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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 81 1986 CALL TO ORDER 1986-074 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:07 p.m., on Tuesday, April 8, 1985, in the Council. Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro -Tem Glenn D. Walker and Councilmemibers Robert Pippin, and .Ron. St.i_rnfe.l °s;. Bob Eden, and Carolyn Park were absent. Staff Members Present W.M. Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary Jean Wilson, Deputy City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer Jim iiickerson, Director of Finance Lynn Shackelford, Director of Administrative Services Visitors Mate Barber Julie Howard Mr & Mrs. Ray Ozebek Betty Fuller Peter Staks and other interested parties. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager, Tom Hart led the pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1986, were approved as written. 1986-0 75 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 8, 1986 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 879 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-04 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 879, for Zoning Case No. 86 -04, a request. of Mike Kornegay for a change of zoning on Tract 3L, 3. Groves Survey, A -599, totaling 1.722 acres of land, from its present zoning of C-2 to L -1, located east of Raider Drive, south and adjacent to S.H. 10 and north of South Pipeline Road. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Aves: Messrs. Pippin, Walker., and St.ernfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. St.ernfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance concerning sign variances to the City's sign ordinance, relative to providing City Council approval of exceptions upon certain circumstances as to distance separation between pole and ground signs. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance concerning the abandonment. of Millican Street right -of -way, located between S.H. 10 and proposed Alexander Lane. Mr. Sternfeis seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ste:rnfeis, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION BY BETTY FULLER Ms. Betty Fuller was present and presented a certificate to Mayor Pro -Tem Glenn. Walker for his help as a judge at the HEB School. District Spelling Bee. Ms. Fuller stated that '-r. Walker had done a fine job that was very much appreciated. 1966 -076 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting -- April 8, 1986 - Page Three ITEM 5: OFFICIAL CANVASS FOR THE CITY OF EULESS GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 5, 1986 Mr. Howard Wilkinson, election judge was present and ask Mayor Samuels to announce the election results as they were presented to him by Mr. Wilkinson, for Places 1 and 5. Mayor Samuels announced the following: PLACE 1: Ray Ozebek received a total. of 401 votes, Walt Smith received a total of 321 votes. PLACE 5: Ron Sternfels received a total of 470 votes. Miscellaneous write -in votes were received as follows: Larry Tngrarr3 -- 4 votes for Place 1; Larry Mick - 1 vote for Place 1; Ron Tipton -- 1 vot-.e. for Place 1; Joe Hurst. - 2 votes for Place 1; Joe Hurst - 1 votes for Place 3; Brian Nelson. -- 1 vote for Place 3; Larry Mix - 1 vote for Place 3; Larry Ingram - 64 votes for Place 5; Sue Volaw -- 1 vote for Place 5; Ron Tipton - 1. vote for. Place 5; Larry Mick - 1 vote for Place 5; Ron. Pippin - 3 votes for Place 5; Kim Hill - 1 vote for Place 5; William Archer - 2 votes for Place 5; Cary Lewis - 1 vote for Place 5; David Massey - 1 vote for Place 5; Jimmy Draper - 1 vote for Place 5; James Smith - 1 vote for Place 5; Gary Deico - 1 vote for Place 5; N.M. Delco - 1 vote for Place 5; Charles Sexton - 1 vote for Place 5; jack Price - 1 vote for Place 5; Lisa Brisco - 1 vote for Place 5; Francis LaFerney -- 1 vote for Place 5; Marvis Carol - 2 votes for Place 5; David Coffer - 1 vote for Place 5; Dale Mucky - 1 vote for Place 5. Mayor Samuels expressed the City Council's appreciation for Howard and Dorothy Wilkinson and the election clerks who assisted with their time in conducting the election. Mr, Pippin moved to accept the results of the April. 5, 1986, election for Places 1 and 5 as presented. Mr. Walker seconded the motion Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986 - -177 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 8, 1986 - Page Four ITEM 5: OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY BOB MC FARLkND FOR TWFO COUNCILMEMBERS Bob McFarland administered the following Oath of Office to Ray Ozebek, Counc.ilraember Place 1; and Ron Sternfels, Council:merber Place 5: I (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 I 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 1: was elected. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of April, 1986. ITEM 7: SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM City Attorney, Bob McFarland, advised the Council that. the City Charter states that a Mayor Pro - -Teri must be selected at the first regular Council meeting after the General Election is held on the first. Saturday in April. Mr. Sternfels moved to table this item until the next regular Council meeting on April 22, 1986, when Mr. Eden and Mrs. Park could be present. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Walker moved to nominate Carolyn Park as the City's Mayor Pro -Tem. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, and Ozebek Mr. Sternfels asked what will happen. if Mrs. Park. does not want the position of Mayor Pro-Tem. Mayor Samuels answered that she could :resign if she did not want to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem, just as she could resign from the Council. if she did not want to serve. Mr. Sternfels added that he was just. curious about her alternatives. Mr. McFarland confirmed that if the motion carries, she is elected the Mayor Pro -Tem. If at any time she chooses to not accept or to resign that position, she can do so, in which event the office would become vacant and would then be filled by the Council. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels explained that the City of Hurst has a Councilperson serve as Mayor Pro-Tem on a quarterly basis, so each year four of the Counci_lmembers serve in that capacity. Mr. McFarland said that Euless could do that, but the Councilperson serving as Mayor Pro-Tem would have to voluntarily resign and allow the next person to be appointed. 1.986 -078 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 8, 1986 - Page Five TTFMS 8 & 9: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86 -02 AND ZONING CASE NO. 86 -03 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No 86-02, a request of Richard Eramblett for a change of zoning on Tract 1C, J. Groves Survey, A-599, totaling 9.3323 acres of land, from its present zoning of C-2 to CUD/R-4, located east and adjacent to Bell. Hi Addition, south and adjacent to West Pipeline Road and north of S.H, 10. Mayor Samuels also opened the public hearing for Zoning Case. No, 86-03, a request of Richard Brarbiett for a change of zoning on Tracts 1D1 and IU1A, J. Groves Survey, A -599 totaling 5,8409 acres of land, from its present zoning of CUD (R -4) to C-2, located east of Bell Hi Addition, south of W. Pipeline Road and north and adjacent to S.H. 10. Mr. Scott Klein was present representing Mr. Bramblett. He explained the proposed project to the Council. He stated that there would be 454 units, one -story units on Pipeline, one-story units (12 per acre) on the west property line, that there would be a seven -foot masonry screening wail, landscaping and irrigation, and that there would be no access to West Pipeline from the project. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents to speak concerning this request. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to speak concerning this request. There being none, he asked if there were questions or comments from the Council. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the public hearings closed. Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case Nos. 86 -02 and 86 -03, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the letter of Rod Tyler, Senior Planner, dated .February 28, 1986, Mr, Ozebek seconded the motion. Avers: Messrs, Walker, Ozebek, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ID SIGN ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACTS Mr. Ozebek moved. to authorize. the City Manager to sign architectural contracts subject to the City Attorney's review of the documents with any revisions he deems necessary. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor. Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM 11: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ACTIVITIES Mayor Samuels advised that this item would be postponed until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. 1986-079 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 8, 1986 - Page Six. ITEM 12: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 13: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1) City Engineer James Knight reported that the Collins Drive construction start had been delayed due to delivery of materials and that this delay may lead to a request of time extension 2) He further reported that the Texas State Highway Department had delivered a set of plans to his office for F.M. 157 between Highway 10 and Highway 183, that the island would be modified and would be changed to include a center left. turn lane. He advised the Council that they were welcome to come by his office if they wished to review those plans. He also advised that bids would be received in August, 1986. CATS A) Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager, commended the Sesquicentennial. Committee, the Police Department, and the Parks Department. on their efforts and good work before and during the parade and the hostage. situation. B) Mr. Susta :i.re advised the Council that Sgt. Westmoreland was doing well after surgery, that the bone structure was rebuilt, that there was no permanent damage anticipated, and that there would be a long recovery period. He stated. that he. felt. Julia Wakeley and Betty Yarbrough had done an outstanding job In coordinating the Sesquicentennial Parade and he felt they should be recognized by the.. Council C) Mayor Samuels ask the City Secretary to order plaques to be given to Julia Wakeley, Betty Yarbrough, Bob Phillips and his crew, Jann Lynch and anyone else who had taken part in coordinating the Sesquicentennial Parade to be presented to these people from the Council at a future Council meeting. 0) Mr. Ozebek stated that it was good to be back on the. Council, that he felt the Sesquicentennial Parade was a success, and that he felt it was a shame that there was not more press coverage due to the hostage situation that was taking place. at the same time as the parade on Saturday, April 5th. E) Mr. Sustai re advised the Council that filming was still going on for Euless History and that he was to be interviewed. He further stated that the films would be kept in the Library for educational purposes. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - A:pri7. 8, 1986 - Page Seven ADJOURNMENT 1 986 --080 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8.50 p.m. Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: Kay Rainey, City Secretary/ •