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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MElT1NG OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL December 9, 1986 CALL TO ORDER 1986-234 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Those present were Counc.ilmembers Bob Eden, Ray Ozebek, Ron Sternfels, Glenn D. Walker and Carolyn Park. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer Frances Cussen-Kodaseet, Community Relations Coord, Lynn Shackelford, Director of Admin. Services Jim Hickerson, Director of Finance Rosemary Gafford, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Don Smith Charles Josey Roy Power Peter Kavanagh Tuyen Nguyen Richard Hoffman Carl Howard David Hargrove Douglas Houie Marland Ernest and other interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Glenn Walker lead the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Park. 1986-235 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO 912 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-18 Mr. Ozebek moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 912 for Zoning Case No. 86-18, a request of Frank Laughlin for a change of zoning on a portion of Tracts A & B, Block 1, Euless Industrial Park, from C-2 (Community Business District) to I-1 (Light Industrial District.) Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs, Park, Messrs. Walker and Sternfels Nays: None Abstentions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. jSecretarsNote At this point under "Old Business," Councilman Glenn Walker stated that he had discussed the anti- smoking ordinance with City Attorney Bob McFarland, and a sample ordinance would be submitted to the Council for their considera- tion in the near future. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 2: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY WAYNE PRINCE Mr. Wayne Prince, General Manager of Softball World, addressed the City Council requesting a temporary Certificate of Occupancy through the end of December 1986, in order to allow an arts and crafts show and sale at Softball World during the off-season months of December, January and. February, with the grand opening scheduled for December 1986. But, he was informed by the City's Planning and Inspection Departments that City Council approval and a temporary Certificate of Occupancy would have to be ob- tained, due to the fact that temporary and occasional sale of goods is not in compliance with City zoning codes on this prop- erty. Mayor Samuels explained to Mr. Prince that current City codes do not allow for a use of this nature, and that he would first have to request the zoning code be changed. If that were successful, a request for change of zoning to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion from Planned Development with Atheletic Use to Planned Development with Special Use for Occasional Sales would be required from the owner of the property. Mr. Prince thanked the Mayor and Council for considering his request, and stated he would approach the owner of Softball World regarding a request to the Planning and Zoning Commission for rezoning of the property. 1986-236 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 -- Page Three ITEM NO. 3: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY ALICE ERNEST, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Mrs. Alice Ernest, 105 Traiiwood. Drive, Euless, Texas, thanked the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and City Staff for their support of the "Beautify Euless Everyday" program, and stated that the BEE Committee planned to enter the Governor's Committee Awards Contest sponsored by "keep Texas Beautiful" again next year Mrs. Ernest explained the current project for the year "Adopt Main Street" and stressed the need for the City to concentrate on litter reduction, especially in highly visible places such as Main Street. She reported that letters were mailed to all Main Street addressees in relation to the project "Adopt Main Street." The letter asked participation in adopting a portion of Main Street by removing and keeping litter removed. The response to date indicated that more information needed to be provided and consideration given to personally calling upon businesses along Main Street. Mrs. Ernest called upon the Mayor and City Council to offer suggestions and ideas to help the program get started and make it successful. Mayor Samuels thanked Mrs. Ernest and expressed how much he and the City Council appreciated the BEE Committee's hard work and dedication to beautifying Euless. Several suggestions and ideas were offered by the Mayor and Counciimembers regarding ways to encourage participation in litter reduction, especially on Main Street. Mayor Samuels also suggested that Mrs. Ernest submit an article for the Mayor's next newsletter to the City Secretary in order to inform Euless residents of the litter reduction program. ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION FOR PLAT NO. P -85 -33 EXPIRATION DATE Mrs. Park moved to approve a 45 -day extension to Nash Phillips/ Copus (NPC) ending December 27, 1986, regarding the replat of certain duplex lots located in the Woodlands Addition in order to allow NPC to secure and file the necessary financial documents as required by the City. Mr_ Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Eden and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986 -237 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 - Page Four ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P -86 -27 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Platting No. P- 86 -27, a prelimi- nary plat of Block A, Baccarac Industrial Park, totaling 2.78 acres, generally located east of Raider Drive, west of the J. W. Lewelynn Addition and bordering on the south of S.H. 10, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and zoning Commission. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Ozebek, Eden, Walker and. Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF PLAT ABANDONMENT Mr. Eden moved to approve plat abandonment of Lot 2, Block 9, Villages of Bear Creek, First Installment, totaling 10.95 acres, located on the southeast corner of Ash Lane and Fuller -Wiser Road, subject to Rod Tyler's letter of November 25, 1986. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Wacker, Ozebek, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86 -19 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 86 -19, a request of Patricia Wilcox for a change of zoning on Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, totaling .50 acres, from its present zoning of CUD (R -4) to R -1A (Single- family Attached), located south of proposed Kynette Street and fronting on proposed Crowe Drive. Mr. Warren Hagan, Land Development Consultant, 2001 Lawton Court, Arlington, Texas, represented Patricia Wilcox for this request, and stated that the subject property is surrounded on all four sides by property being developed by Ben Brooks. He also stated that Mrs. Wilcox requested the rezoning in order to conform with the surrounding property; and that she will be developing this property herself and plans to convert the two lots into four lots at a later date, since the present zoning would allow division of the lots. 1985 -238 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 - Page Five ITEM NO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86 -19 (Con.) Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents to the zoning change. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning request. There being none and no further questions from the Council, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Eden moved to approve Zoning Case No. 86 -19 requesting a change from the present zoning of CUD (R -4) to R--1A on Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Ozebek, Walker and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 913 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86 -20 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 86 -20, a request of Damaghi, Inc., for a change of zoning on Tract 6A, S. Huitt Survey, Abstract 705, from its present zoning of C -1 (Neighborhood Business District) to C -2 (Community Busi- ness District), generally located at the northeast corner of Midway Drive and North Main Street. Mr. Carl Howard, 500 North Akard, Suite 2000, Dallas, Texas, representing Damaghi, Inc., requested that the ordinance for change of zoning be made on an emergency basis, since sale of the property is pending to Diamond Shamrock for a gas station, convenience store and drive- through car wash. Mr. Howard also stated that the area at the intersection of East Midway and North Main has become a prime area for comrnerc.ial development that benefits the surrounding residential areas. Two adjoining corners have been rezoned to C -2, which demonstrates the current change in the area, and the proposed change would pave the way for businesses to come into the area by increasing the sur- rounding land value, providing close accessible services in the area, and aesthetically improving the land. 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 questions or discussion. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed. 1986 -239 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 - Page Six ITEM NO. 8: PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 913 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86 -20 (Con.) Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 86 -20 requesting a change from C -1 to C-2 on Tract 6A, S. Huitt Survey, Abstract 705, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 913 on an emergency basis due to pending sale of the property. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Eden, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MINUTE ORDER NO. 85072 AND RESOLUTION NO. 86 -640 AGREEING THERETO Mr. Henry E. Kerry, Attorney, 1701 River Run #900, Fort Worth, Texas, representing North Arlington Levee Improvement District with respect to the contemplated improvements of FM 157 from State Highway 10 to the southern boundaries of Euless city limits, stated that the proposed improvements to FM 157 will benefit all political entities exercising jurisdiction over this area. Mr. Kerry also urged the Council to approve a resolution which will represent the willingness of Euless to participate to the extent contemplated in the Minute Order No. 85072 before the deadline date of January 26, 1987, required by the State Depart - ment. of Highways and Public Transportation. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any questions from the Council or comments from City Staff regarding the minute order and resolution pertaining to same. City Manager W. M. Sustaire stated that the City had set aside $225,000 for this project three years ago and the City was ready to proceed with the widening of FM 157, and provide for the construction of continuous curbs and gutters where none now exist, and storm sewers as may be required. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 86 -640 agreeing to and accepting the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta- tion!s Minute Order No. 85072, subject to the change in wording suggested by the City Attorney. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Eden, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986-240 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 - Page Seven ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mrs. Park. moved to approve first reading of an ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of Crowe Drive, North of Kynette, situated in Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Ozebek and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR SIGNALIZATION Mrs. Park moved to approve the low bid of $49,194 from Sharrock Electric, 714 West Davis, Dallas, Texas, for traffic signaliza- tion of Fuller -Wiser Road and Ash Lane, in accordance with Staff's recommendation. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES Mrs. Park moved to approve the low bid of 41 percent net 30 days from General. Office Supply for a one-year contract for the purchase of office supplies, excluding office furniture, office equipment and bulk paper, in accordance with Staff's recommenda- tion. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, Eden, Ozebek and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR CITY VEHICLES Mrs. Park moved to approve the low bid of $1.4,189 from Graff Chevrolet for a one-ton truck and chassis with a utility body, in accordance with Staff's recommendation. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1986 --24 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 - Page Eight ITEM NO. 14: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER Mr. Eden :roved to postpone to no later than the second meeting in January to further consider granting authorization to the City Manager to enter into a contract with Affiliated Development Group (ADG) for an economic development program for the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Ozebek, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 15: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Sustaire stated that he had nothing further to report. ITEM NO. 16: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated that he had nothing further to report. ITEM NO. 17: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT A. The resignation of William T. Engle, Jr., from the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Euless was accepted unanimously by the City Council. B. The minutes of the regular City Council Meeting November 25, 1986, were approved unanimously by the City Council and signed as written. ITEM NO. 18: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated that he had nothing further to report. ITEM NO. 19: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mrs. Park stated that we were overdue on the type of pro - gressive pursuit on commercial development discussed in Item 14 tonight, and requested the Council to seriously consider the proposal. B. Mr. Sternfels stated that he thought Mr. Engle was a positive factor and asset to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 1986 -242 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 9, 1986 -- Page Nine ADJOURNMENT Mayor Samuels asked if there were any further comments from the Council or audience. There being none and no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :30 p.m. APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: Kay Rainey, City Secretary