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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 9, 1985 CALL_ TO ORDER 1985 -070 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 1985, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilrnembers present were Glenn Walker, Ron Sternfe].s, Bob Eden, and Mayor Pro -Tee Willie Mae McCormick. Councilman Robert Pippin was absent. Staff Members Present W.M.Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Attorney Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer & Director of Public Works Jim McKenna, Project Engineer Visitors E. D. and Elizabeth Hawthorne Claude A. Morgan Richard Brarnblett Bill and Delorna Trussell Robert and Lynn Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ellis Lynn Shackelford Larry Ingram Rod Tyler Bonnie O'Brien Mazie Eden Jay Heitman Jim Hickerson Peter Staks Chuck Baldwin Chris Williams and other interested parties INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Eden. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 1985, were tabled until the next regularly scheduled cnuncil. meeting. 1985 --871. Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- April 9, 1985 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1. CONSIDERATION Of SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 833 Mr. Walker moved to approve second and Fir ]. reading of Ordinance No. 833, relating to Zoning Case No 35-05, for a change of zoning from R -1 to C -2 on certain property out of the J. Matson Survey, Abstract 1080. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Eden Nays: Mr. Sternfels Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO 834 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Ordinance No. 834, relating to Zoning Case No. 85-06, For a change of zoning from R -1 to C-2 on certain property out of the E. Taylor Survey, Abstract 1550. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. ?McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Sternfels Nays : None Abstain. Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3> CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 835 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 835, amending Section 11 -14 of Article I, "In General ", of Chapter 11, 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. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Walker, and P -lrs. McCormick Na s o Norse Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION 00 WEB AMBULANCE CONTRACT EXTENT ION Mayor Samuels stated that this item had been tabled until a later date. l985-U72 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 9, 1985 - Page Three ITEM SA: SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR N8S, WILLIE NA[ MC CURMICK Texas State Senator Bob McFarland, on behalf of the State of Texas, presented Mrn. Noc:roick with Senate Resolution Mo. 235, and read it into the record (Exhibit "A", attached and made a part of these minutes). He also presented her with a Texas Flag` flown over the State Capital Building in her honor on March 26, 1985, which was her last full Council meeting to serve as a member of the Euless City Council, as well as a certificate commemorating the fled. Upon completion of this special presentation, Mrs. McCormick retired from the Council and was seated in the audience. She was given a standing ovation by all those in attendance. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 58: OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY BOB MC FARLAND FOR MAYOR AND TWO COUNCILM[NB[RS Bob McFarland administered the following Oath of Office to Harold D. Samuels, Mayor; Bob Eden, Cuuocilmwmber Place Two; and Carolyn Park, Councilmember Place Four: l (name) do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of (title) of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State; and I furthermore solemnly swear or affirm), that J have not directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which l was elected. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of April, 1985. ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 85-05, a request of Diana L. Arca, for o change of zoning on Lot 8, Block 5, Park Ccestmoor Addition (106 Windward Way), 0,17 acres of land, from 8-1 to 8-2 W/SP for .Day Car*, located south of Airport Freeway, east of Sheppard Drive, and west and adjacent to Windward Way. Diann Arca, 41 Devonshire, Bedford, Texas, stated that she would like to open a day care facility for 25 children, for care by the hour, to provide a safe place for children to stay while their parents are at work and shopping. She stated that she had been waiting throe months and would appreciate the Council's consideration. Mayor Samuels asked if she had a similar business in Bedford. Mo. Arca stated that she had, but she closed it 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. Betty Taylor, 109 Windward Way, Euless, presented a petition opposing the rezoning request in the Park Crestmoor Addition, She stated that they wanted to keep the area residential. 1935 -075 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 9, 1985 - Page Four Fred Foote, 107 Windward Way, Euless, stated that he had purchased his home it l that. neighborhood in 1961. It was now paid for, and he was a senior citizen' and hoped that the neighborhood would remain a residential and quiet area. 1{f felt that the short street would not be able to handle very much traffic. Mr. Sternfels asked if there was a Mr. Bowman, on Lot: 9, who signed the petition. It was determined that Mr. Bowman had not signed the petition. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional opponents to the zoning case. There being none he asked if the Council had any further discussion or questions or if there were any further questions from the audience. There being none , he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker moved to deny this request in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes, Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARINEG Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 85 -08, a request of Universal Ferguson, Inc . , for change of zoning on Tract 1E, John Groves Survey, 1-599, 4.2157 acres of land, from C -2 to t. -1, located south and adjacent to W. Euless Boulevard, and west and adjacent to Caravan Express. Jeff FIesla, Universal Ferguson, Inc., explained that their intended facility would be built with the main building at the front of the lot, to have office space, and the paved storage area would be located at the rear of the lot. Approximately 60 to 80 people would be employed. Mr. Hesia distributed a tentative site plan and layout, and a booklet which had pictures of similar facilities in Virginia and Arlington, Texas. He stated that they were a wholesale plumbinn dist.ributor, and felt this would be a food location For such a facility in Euless, and they were excited to be here. Mayor. Samuels asked if there were other proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. There being none, he asked .i.F there were any Further questions or discussion from the Council or audience. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed, Mr. Eden stated that he felt due to the location of this property, the proposed use would be an asset to Euless, and moved to approve Zoning Case 85 -08 in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, talker, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1:8`} -Cl74 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 9, 1985 - Page Five ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION QE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF EULESS AND (ARRANT COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS Mr. Eden moved to enter into this agreement with the Tarrant. County American Red Cross partial funding of a van for transportation of the disabled citizens. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Walker, and Mrs, Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS AND TARRANI COUNTY CONCERNING STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZATION r O THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INFO SAID AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY Mr. Eden moved to approve an agreement with Tarrant County concerning street maintenance, and to authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement after review and/or change by the City Attorney. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Walker, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY JERRY HODGES, REGARDING MEADOWVIEW ADDITION Jerry Hodges, 1108 Hillcresi, Euless, Texas, offered comments in r'espponse to the City Council's .Letter of March 29, 1985, to the residents of the Meadowview Addition. He explained why he ran as a write -in candidate for the City Council on April 6; explained the petition from the Meadowview Residents; and offered rebuttal testimony on behalf of.the Meadowview Residents to the City Council's letter of March 29. Mr. Hodges stated that the residents did not agree with the reasons the City had given for not granting their requests. Mr. Hodges stated that he had met with Peter Stake, of T.riland Development Company, and a possible solution to their problems would be presenter! tonight. Mr. Hodges stated that they would like for the City Council to consider allowing the Meadowview .residents to make } ighv.i.ew their main entrance to the Meadowview Addition, off of Fuller - -Wiser Road. They would like to have a fence installed at the culdesec area at the north end of Meadowview Drive. They would like to close off the south ends of Hillcrest and Meadowview Drives, and build an alleyway and security wall. 1985-075 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 9, 1985 - Page Six City Attorney James Cribbs asked if every home owner in the Meadowview Addition wanted this action to be taken. He stated this information would neec' to be known from a legal. standpoint. Mr:. Hodges stated that he was not aware; if all of the residents wanted the actions taken; one was undecided, and other had not responded. Mayor Samuels stated that the City Council would take the request under advisement and study, and would relate their findings to Mr. Hodges as representative for the Meadowview Homeowners. ITEM 1i: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Mr. Sternfels moved to table this item until the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Mrs. Park said that she seconded the motion; however she would not be able to attend the next meeting. Ayes Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, and Mr. Eden No : Mr. Walker Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM l CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CON TRACT ;KITH ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE ON EBUILD1N' Mr. 'Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to erner into a contract wit achitects for services on the proposed remodel of the Euless Community Building. Per. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ages Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 13: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The City Attorney stated he had nothing to report.. ITEM 14: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT The City Engineer stated he had nothing to report, COMMENTS Mrs. Park asked if the City could see if better lighting could be installed in the neighborhoods. She also asked if a time table on completion o construction projects could he implemented. Gaines Cribbs stated that he woul=. check into the timetable question. Mayor Samuels stated that. the City woul look at a cost study on additional lighting 198` -076 Euless Ci.t.y Council Regular Meeting - April 9, 190.5 - Page Seven ADJOURNMENT There ibein i no further business before the Council., the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 ;.m. APPROVED: Harald U. Samue s, Mayor ATTEST Kay Raineyi /City Seer,e pry t.J1 P!v: 11c.F474 s.-sa •x, . SENATE RESOLUTION S.R. No. 235 WHEREAS, Citizens of Euless and the State of Texas will miss the dedicated public service of Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick when she retires Tuesday, March 26, 1985, after almost 12 year on the Euless City Council; and clitigu45;;.J. This accomplished lady has for the past 10 years distinguished herself as Mayor Pro Tem of Euless; she has also served her community as a concerned voting member to the North Central Council of Governments and as a devoted member of the Advisory Board of Trinity River Authority far the same 10-year period; and WHE.REAS. A native Texan, Mrs. McCormick was born in Centerville and attended Mary Hardin-Baylor College where she received her bachelor's degree before securing a master's degree from Hardin-Simmons University; and wilwAs, Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick is a well-respected lady of honesty, integritv, and devotion to her family, city, and state; and wtignAs, Under her magnificent leadership, Euless has become a better place in which to live; citizens of Texas are fortunate in having had the benefit of her loyal friendship and representation as an able, imaginative, and progressive public official; and Kiw4:5,, It-1s indeed appropriate that. the Texas Senate pay tribute to the long and productive career of this remarkable Texas woman; now, therefore, be it 1.3.0LvEp, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 69th Legislature, commend Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick on her brilliant career and express sincere appreciation to her for her many years of peerless service to the people of Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick as a token of the great admiration and esteem of the Texas Senate. kresident of the Senate I_hereby_pertil that the above Resolution was dopted by the Senate on March 26, 1985._ Secretary of the Senate EXHIBIT "A" MINUTES OF 4/9/85