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Home My WebLink About1985-03-26MINUTES-OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26? 1965 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 1985, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. found lmemhers present were Glenn Walker, Ron Sternfels, Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, and Mayor Pro -tem Willie Mae McCormick, Staff Members Present W.M.Sustaire, City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorne Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer & Director of Public Works Jim McKanna, Project Engineer Visitors Joe Moreland Cheryl. Thc;mas -Al Wilkie Bob & Patsy Phillips Ron Tipton Walter A. Elliott Gerald Ball. Carolyn Park Henry Boatright Larry Ingram and other interested parties INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 1985, were approved as written. 1985 -059 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - March 26, 1985 - Page Two LETTER OF COMMENDATION Mayor Samuels presented a letter of. commendation to Thomas Eugene Fortenberry an employee of the Public Works Department, for perfect attendance duringhim eleven years of service with the City of Euless. Mr. Fortenberry is retiring from the City on March 29th, and has been with the City since February 4, 1974. PRESENTATION OF HIGHWAY 360 CERTIFICATES Mayor Samuels presented the following people a certificate of appreciation for their participation in solving_ the transportation issue relating to State Highway 360: Willie Mae McCormick Bob Eden Glenn Walker Robert M. Pippin Ron Sternfels W. M. Sustaire Tom Hart Bob Phillips OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 832 It was moved by Mr. Eden to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 832, for Zoning Case 85-04, for a change of zoning from Community Unit Development (8-3 Single Family • Attached) to Planned Development (Sinr=1e Family Attached) on certain property out of the Joe Lucas Field Survey, Abstract-540. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Walker, Sternfeis, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the staff recommendation and award the bid for Long Term Disability Insurance to Standard Insurance Company, Portland, Oregon, at a fee based on .67% of the annual payroll for the City, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Al=es Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, and Ste rnf =eis Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1985-060 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting - March 26, 1985 - Page Three NEW BUSINESS ITEM 3: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 85 -05, a request of Cheryl Thomas, Inc. , for a charge of zoning on a portion of Tract 1C, 3. Matson Survey, A -1080, a total- of 1.959 acres of land, from R-1 to C -2, located east of Westpark Way and north of the intersection of West. Pipeline Road and West Euless Boulevard. Al Wilkie, Land Planning Consultant, Dallas, represented Cheryl Thomas, Inc., and stated that Ms. Thomas wished to develop the entire tract as C--2 Commercial. He described the surrounding property, and pointed out the particular drainage problems of this tract. The tract was planned to be developed as office garden or retail strip usage. Mr. Sternfels asked if they had considered C -1 development for this zoning ease. Mr. Wilkie responded that it would be very difficult, if not impossible, since you would be trying to fit in one project on two types of zoning. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional proponents for the zoning request. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning change. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion.of the Council or the audience. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 85-05 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. 'Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, and Eden Nees Mr. Sternfels Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING (City Secretary's Note: Mr. Eden stepped down from the Council and left the Council Chambers at 8 :28 p.m., due to a conflict of interest relating to this zoning case.) Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 85 -06, a request of Bobby F. Eden, for a change of zoning on Tract 'Al, E. Taylor Survey, A- 1.550, a total. of 0.5 acres of land, from R -1 to C -2, located south and adjacent to Glade Road, between Fuller -Wiser Road and North Main Street. Waiter Elliott, Elliott. & Hughes Engineers, 2275 Westpark Court, Euless, represented Bob Eden in this zoning case. He described the surrounding properties and explained that this tract was an ideal commercial locations, especially with the commercial development to the north in Grapevine. An informal site plan was provided for information purposes, and this was distributed to the Council 1965 -061 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - March 26. 1965 - Page Four Mayor Samuels asked if there were additional proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case• There being none, he asked if there were any further discussion or questions of the Council, or audience. There being none, he declared the public hearinq- closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Zoning Case 85 -06 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. 'Walker, Pippin, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Walker moved to call a public hearing on April 23, 1965, for Zoning Case 85-03, a request of Money Resources for a change of zoning on a portion of Tract 1A, T. A. Cash Survey, Abstract 230, a total of 2.230 acres of land, from C-- 1 to Planned Development for a- one-story Office Complex Spanning the Creek, located east and adjacent to Westpark Way,; south of Silver. Creek Drive and north of Marlene Drive. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, and Pippin Nays None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Waller moved to call a public hearing on April. 23, 1985, for Zoning Case 85 -09, a request of Jack D'Amato for a change of zoning on a portion of Tract 3A4 and 3A7, Alien M. Downing Survey, Abstract 415, a total of 0.164 acres of land, from C -2 to , located north of Softball World, south of S.H. 10, west of E.M. 157 and east of Highland. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker., Sternfels, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1985 -062 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - March 26, 1985 - Page Five ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR TRUCK. MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM Mr. Sternfels moved to accept the staff recommendation and award the bid for the Truck Mounted Aerial Work Platform to Traffic Signal Equipment, Inc., for $8,510.00. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ads_ Messrs. Sternfels, Walker., and Pippin Nays: None Manor. Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OE. HEB AMBULANCE CONTRACT EXTENTION Mayor Samuels stated that this item would be tabled until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Section 11- 14 of Article I, "In General ", of Chapter 11.,E of the Code of Ordinances, City of Euless, Texas, to provide for the discharge of firearms within the City by members of the public in the time, place and manner authorized under any specific use permit. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION N0. 85-592 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 85 -592, for a continuat.ion.of a grant for a Drug Abuse Unit in the Police Department for 1985 and 1986. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Pipppin, Sternfels, Eden, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1985-063 Euless City Council Regular Meeting ° March 76, 1985 - Page Six ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 85-593 Mr. Pippin ,roved to approve Resolution No. 85 -593, regarding the Texa Municipal. Clerks Certification Program. ?4r. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Pippin, Eden, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays; None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing concerning Community Development Block Grant Projects. Rod Tyler, Senior Planner for the City of Euless, outlined the proposed three -- year projects For Euless portion of Community Development. Block Projects included drainage improvements to Midway Park. Mayor Samuels asked if anyone had additional comments or questions regarding the projects. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 85 -594 Mr. 'Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 85- 59',endorsing the Three -Year Community Development Block Grant. Plan, as presented by staff. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Pippin, Eden, and Sternfels Na �; None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 14 CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZATION OF CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH SOFTBALL WORLD Mrs, McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Softball World, for use of three fields during the spring season, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1985 -064 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - March 26, 1985 - Page Seven ITEM 15: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney, James Cribbs, stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 16: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer, James Knight, stated that the completion date For the Trailwood Addition drai.n.Inage project. was expected in about two (2) weeks; however, they still have 30 days before the deadline. He staled that Collins Drive had 120 days on contract, and that Royal Oaks had 160 days on contract. He further stated that Oakland Estates preliminary plans would be ready in approximately two to three weeks for review, COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick stated that this would be her last night to serve a full Council meeting, and that she had had a very nice twelve years serving on the Euless City Council. She commented that yesterday, March 25, was a memorable day For her. The receptions were both very elaborate and happy occass.ions. She appreciated the necklace given her by the City Council and the framed proclamation which proclaimed March 27, 1985, as Willie Mae McCormick Day in Euless, and was signed by all the City Council. The city employees gave her a beautiful antique bracelet with a Bible scripture inside, a plague, and a scrapbook. She said that she would cherish all of these items and thanked everyone for being so nice • to her. She added that there were eight or ten people at her reception that she had worked with at LTV, and it was a joy to see them also. There was a plague from the City of Hurst given to her <.nd she felt this was a very nice gesture. The food was pretty and tasted good, and the room was decorated beautifully. She appreciated all of the work that was put into the receptions for her. Mrs. McCormick stated that whenever she attends meetings for the Mayor's Council, Texas Municipal League, and others, she always hears good comments about the Euless City Council and the Euless City Attornies. She added that the City Council does come and go but the City Attorney's have been with the City since the beginning and have added a fine stability to the City's reputation. She added that most of all she will miss the City's employees. Mayor Samuels stated that he spoke for everyone and would like for her to continue to serve the City in various volunteer capacities. Mayor Samuels also stated that he would like to express his appreciation to W. W. McCormick for allowing his wife to devote so much of her time to the City over these last twelve years. Mrs. McCormick stated that she certainly could not have done it without his help. 1985 -065 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - March 26, 1985 - Page Eight ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting Was adjourner at 9 :15 p.m, ATTEST: . Kay Ra y, City Secr D / ary APPROVED; Harold D. Samuel, Mayor