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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL July 8, 1986 CALL TO ORDER 1986-127 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:08 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Park, Councilmembers Ron Sternfels, Bob Eden, and Ray Ozebek. Glenn Walker was absent.. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer Jim Hickerson, Finance Director Randy Byers, Fire Chief Larry Finney, Code Enforcement Officer Jay Heilman, Traffic Safety Coordinator Frances Cussen-Kodaseet, Community Relations Coordinator Rosemary Gafford, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Billie Arnold Mrs. George McKinney Ed Markey Roy Power Leon Hogg Karen Kennedy J. W. Jordon and other interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Ron Sternfels led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Park. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting June 24, 1986, were approved as written. 1986-128 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Two ITEM NO IA: PRESENTATION OF TEN-YEAR PINS Mayor Samuels presented ten-year pins to James Lewis Perry, Public Works Department Meter Reader; Joseph Francis Hobbs, Police Department Property Officer; and Arthur Ray Mayes, Street Department Maintenance Man, and extended his and the City Coun- cil's thanks and appreciation for their hard work and years with the City. ITEM NO. 1B: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE Helen Lightbody, Co-chairman of "Beautify Euless Everyday" presented the Mayor and City Council a certificate from "Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc.," recognizing and commissioning the City of Euless, Texas, as a Distinguished Governor's Award. Finalist for preserving a clean and beautiful environment in the great State of Texas. Mrs. Lightbody stated that Euless placed in the top three cities out of 79 cities who entered the contest. Mr. Ron Tipton thanked Mayor Pro Tem Park and Bob Phillips, Parks Director, for their support of the "BEE" program, and the Mayor and Council for the ;Proclamations presented to Girl Scout Tromp 1511, its leaders, and proclaiming Governor Mark White an hon- orary citizen of Euless. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A UNIFORM FIRE CODE Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting a uniform fire code. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Mr, Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code and Appendices with Amendments. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986-429 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Three ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE PLUMBING CODE Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting the 1985 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and appendices with amendments, Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance providing certain minimum standards for regulating the installa- tion of electrical wiring and apparatus in the City of Euless. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 867, ESTABLISHING WATER FEES Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 867, establishing fees to be charged for water taps, meters and boxes, and requiring all meters to be equipped with touch read convertible heads. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden and Ozabek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986-130 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Four ITEM 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO 86-09 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 86-09, a request of Fresh Start Joint Venture (David L. Ford) for a change of zoning an a portion of Tract 12, Ray Shelton Addition, totaling 2.33 acres, from its current zoning of C-2 and R-1 to PD for self-storage. Mr. Bob Hampton, 1124 Trailwood Drive, Hurst, Texas, one of the owners of the above property, presented the request and stated that petitioners were proposing a self-storage facility or this site. Mr. Hampton further stated that the adjustments to the site plan requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission have been made, and that the easternmost parking spaces would be designated as "Public Parking and Not for Lease"; that their building will be set back five feet off the property line to allow a five-foot utility easement on the northernmost property line; and that the easement would be maintained by covering the area with plastic and rock rather than paving with asphalt. Mr. Hampton also stated that the building to the east will be on the property line with its rear wall up against a six-foot fence; and, therefore, the rear wall of the self-storage units would eliminate any ground maintenance. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents concerning this request. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning request, and if there were any further questions or discussion. There being none, Mayor Samuels de- clared the public hearing closed. Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Zoning Case No. 86-09, in accor- dance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion, and with the further stipulation that the five-foot utility easement at the northern boundary of the site be maintained in a manner to prevent the growth of high grass and weeds. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Sternfels, Ozebek, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1966-131 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Five ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-11 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 86-11, a request of Mike Evans Ministries for a change of zoning on part of Block 2, Tucker Addition, totaling 4.649 acres of land from its present zoning of PD to PD and C-2 with a revised site plan, located at the northeast corner of Airport Freeway (S.H. 183) and Ector Drive. Mr. Ed Markey, an attorney and Bedford resident, represented the petitioner along with Kathy Dodson, Office Manager, Neal Nelles, Director, and Ed Sawyer, Project Manager, Mr. Markey stated that Mike Evans Ministries were now the owners of the property in question and they proposed to build a three-story building . containing approximately 30,000 square feet which would be used as a multi-use office building. The property involved is a 9.3 acre tract of land on the northeast corner of Airport Freeway and Ector Drive, directly across the street from City Hall. Cur- rently, 4.6 acres of this tract is zoned Planned Development for Office Building not to exceed seven stories in height. The petitioners are requesting an amendment to this zoning by sub- tracting one acre out of the north end of the planned development and rezoning it to C-2 (Community Business District) enabling them to erect the building further south at a safe distance from the ARCO line on the remaining 3.65 acres of land. The southern portion of the tract will be developed at a later date. The building will house their staff and mail service, and will not be used as a church, The front portion of the property will be landscaped and maintained similar to the City's landscaping. Mr. Markey stated that during construction they will fence the area off to protect children from coming onto the property and protect the property also. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents concerning this zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning request. There being none and no further questions from the Councilrnembers, Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Eden moved to approve Zoning Case No. 86-11 in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986-132 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Six ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-12 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 86-12, a request of Thomas H. Jackson for a specific use request for a reduction in the minimum sign spacing requirements on Lot 2, Block 1, Fitzgerald Addition, (413 North Main Street), total- ing 3.472 acres. Mr. Gary Johnson, representing Mr. Jackson, stated that Mr. Jackson was in the final stages of construction on "Extra Closet" self storage located directly behind Midway Crossing Shopping Center and K-Bobs at 413 North Main. Since their frontage on North Main Street was only 39 feet, they could not meet the minimum space of 100 feet between the existing signs and be seen from the street. Petitioners are requesting a Specific Permit allowing them to place a sign on their property. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents to the specific use request. There being none, Mayor Samuels asked if there were any opponents to the request. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or further discussion. There being none he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Zoning Case No. 86-12, in accordance with City Engineer James Knight's letter of May 29, 1986, stipu- lating that applicant remove the abandoned sign pole prior to being granted a sign erection permit. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Eden and Sternfels Nays: Mrs. Park Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD Mrs. Park moved to approve Staff's recommendation to award Dictaphone, low bidder, the bid for the 40-channel logging tape recording system for the Police Department in the amount of $30,550.25. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden and Ozabek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986-13:3 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Seven ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 86 -638 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 86 -638 approving plans and specifications, engineer's estimate, and advertising for bids for F.M. 157 Assessment Procedure from S.H. 10 to S,H. 183, and setting a public hearing on August 12, 1986, regarding the assessments involved in this project. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Sternfels, Ozebek, Eden, and Mrs, Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AUDITORS Mr. Eden moved to approve the appointment of Arthur. Young Company, auditors for the City for the past 15 to 16 years, for the September 30, 1986, audit. Mrs, Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr, Eden, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Ozebek and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mrs. Park moved to move Mary Saleh from the Library Board to the Park and Recreation Board, and to approve the following Board and Commission appointments until the time of the 1988 appointments: Park and Recreation Board: Mary Saleh, Place 4; George Zahn, Place 5; Ron Henson, Place 6; and Michael Chance, Alternate No. One. Street Naming Committee: Ray Kester, Place 1; Frank Douglass, Place and Chuck Decker, Alternate. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion, Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986-434 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Eight ITEM 14: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT James Cribbs, City Attorney, announced that the engineers' assessment roll for F.M. 157 from S.H. 183 to S.H. 10 has been received from Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. ITEM 15: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT James Knight, City Engineer, reported that the assessment roll by Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., allowed credit and there would be no charge to owners who have existing curbs and sidewalks, and a charge to those owners who did not have curbs and sidewalks. Mr. Knight also stated that the storm-drainage work in Midway. Park has been delayed due to above average inclement weather during the month of June. The contractor has .requested and received an extension and the work should be completed within a week to ten days. In answer to the progress of the widening of the northeast side of Main Street adjacent to Glade Road, Mr. Knight reported that a change order has been prepared and submitted to the contractor under the assumption that he will be in concurrence with the contract. Time on the original contract for completion was mid-August and he is running close. Additional time will be allowed on the northeast corner for excavation, subgrading and paving. COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Park approached the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager regarding the feasibility of the City entering into recycling as an alternative to additional landfills, and gave examples of cities where it has been successful; such as, Fort Worth recycling tires, Grand Prairie recycling aluminum, Dallas recycling paper, Mrs. Park stated that 70 percent of the material going into landfills is recyclable and wondered if the Council would be interested in further research into recycling or collection centers for recycling material. Interest was shown in finding out more about the recycling and collection business, Mr, Sustaire reported that the remodeling of the Civic Center for office expansion is 139 days past scheduled completion date of February 19, 1986. The penalty is $250 per day, or $34,750, and that the City owes the contractor $47,732 of the total contract amount of $336,284. The contractor has not given a revised completion date at this time, but there are numerous items remaining on the punch list which have not been completed. Mr. Sustaire estimated a completion date of mid-August 1986. 1986-135 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 1986 - Page Nine City Manager W. M. Sustaire also stated that remodeling of the Police Station at an estimated cost of $39,000 to $40,000 would commence soon and suggested that the City contract this remodel- ing themselves and with Council's approval proceed with the remodeling plans. This matter will be placed upon the August 12, 1986, agenda as an agenda item at the request of Mayor Samuels. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. APPROVED: .4104,01 41/ 44,40.,J Harold D. Samuels, Mayor AIIEST: Kay Rainey; City Secretary