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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL January 27, 1987 CALL TO ORDER J.. 98 7 - u`' 1 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m., on Tuesday, January 27, 1987, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Councilmembers Bob Eden, Ray Ozebek, Ron Sternfels, Glenn. D. Walker and Mayor Pro Tern Carolyn Park. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary James Knight, City Engineer Lynn Shackelford, Director of Admin. Services Jim Hiokerson, Director of Finance Randy Byers, Fire Chief Rosemary Gafford, Deputy City Secretary Visitors David Hargrove Steve Griffin Pat and Charlie Sanders Stephanie Jenkins David Hargrove Teri Thayer Scott Parsinen Kaye Moore Carl M. Howard and other interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harold D. Samuels lead the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Eden. 1987-020 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 - Page Two ITEM NO. I: PRESENTATION BY TEXAS GIRLS CHOIR In recognition of 25 years of community support, the City of Euless was presented a plague by four representatives of the Texas Girls Choir, three of which were Euless residents, and a short musical program was presented. ITEM NO. 2A: PRESENTATION BY "JUST SAY NO" MEMBERS OF TRINITY AND L. D. BELL HIGH SCHOOLS Representatives of the "Just Say No" S.W.A.T. Teams of Trinity and L. D. Bell High Schools, Stephanie Jenkins, Scott Parsinen and Teri Thayer, presented the City of Euless a plaque in recog- nition and appreciation for their level of community concern and generosity shown by participation in the fight on the war against drugs. ITEM NO 2B: COMMENDATION TO CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Mayor Samuels commended Kay Rainey, City Secretary, and the ladies in that office (Linda Lux, Rosemary Gafford, Jean Wilson and Kim Bain) for the excellent job they did in updating, color coding and establishing an efficient filing system for the Administration Department, with special thanks to Linda Lux, Records Section, for her successful extra effort on this project. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO 916 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-22 Mr. Eden moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No 916 for Zoning Case No. 86-22, a request of Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a change of zoning on a portion of Tract 2A, J. P. Halford Survey, Abstract #711, totaling 0.33 acres, from its present zoning of C-2 (Community Business District) to CUD-R-3 (Community Unit Development) (ingress/egress) and, 0.31 acres on Tract 2A2 from its present zoning of CUD-R-3 (Community Unit Development) (ingress/egress) to C-2 (Community Business Dis- trict). Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Ozebek, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1987-021 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 - Page Three ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO 917 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-23 Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 917 for Zoning. Case No. 86-23, a request of Arbor Glen Homes, Inc., for a change of zoning on Lots 1 - 88, Block "A", of the Arbor Glen Addition, totaling 15.08 acres of land from its present zoning of Planned Development (with zero-lot lines for condos) to PD for zero-lot line homes. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER Mr. Walker moved to approve authorization to the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Affiliated Development Group (ADG) for a contract in accordance with the discussions that the Council had in the Precouncil Meeting with the City Manager on January 27, 1987, regarding revisions the Council felt would be appropriate, and present a proposed contract to the Council for consideration at a later date. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY RESTORATION CHURCH Ken Harp, representing Restoration Church, regarding a request for a variance on the sprinkler code amendment to the 1985 Uniform Building Code, stated that the church currently has a three-year lease on 1,800 square feet of space in the Wilshire Village Shopping Center on Highway 10 and plans to renovate an additional 1,400 square feet adjacent to the church that formerly was a furniture store in order to house a new sanctuary that would seat 900 to 1,000 people. Renovation consists of reno- vating the air conditioning system, installing walls and parti- tions, bringing the building up to current standards, and im- proving the lighting system. 1987-022 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 - Page Four ITEM NO. 6: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY RESTORATION CHURCH (Con.) Due to a recently adopted admendment by the City of Euless to the Uniform Building Code of 1985, an automatic sprinkler system is required, not oniv in the added space, but in the existing facility as well. The budget for remodeling the church is allotted at $49,500. The estimate submitted to the church for installing the sprinkler system is $48,500, therefore doubling their budget for renovation. Mr. Harp stated that the only dense occupancy occurs on Sunday morning with approximately 800 people, and during the week there are only six to eight staff people inside the facility. Four rear exit doors, five double front-entry exit doors, central corridors funneled toward rear or front exits, plate glass windows at the front of a majority of the leased space, and a fire hydrant located directly outside the front door all provide easy and quick evacuation of occupants and safety for fire fighters. City Attorney Bob McFarland advised the Council that the existing building and fire code did not allow the Council to grant var- iances. The Council, if they so desired, could amend the exist- ing building and fire code to allow the granting of variances by the Council. The ordinance would have to be adopted before the Council could consider granting the variance requested by Res- toration Church. Mr. McFarland also advised the Council that the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department recommended not modifying the code granting variances on the sprinkler systems, and it was basically a valid health, safety and welfare issue that was intended in adopting the code. Mr. Eden moved to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordi- nance with an emergency clause to be presented at the next Council meeting, allowing the City Council to grant variances to the building code; and, if the ordinance is not passed on an emergency basis, then second reading be scheduled for February 24, 1987, and to place consideration of an ordinance granting a variance to Restoration Church on the next agenda for considera- tion. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker and Ozebek Nays: Mrs. Park and Mr. Sternfeis Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 19870 23 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 198E - Page Five ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING #P- 86--28 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Platting #P-86-28, a preliminary plat of Westpoint Addition, totaling 34.846 acres, generally located east of the Bell -Hi Addition and having frontage on both Euless Boulevard (S.H. 10) on the south and West Pipeline Road on the north, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and subject to Bill Hepworth's letter dated January 15, 1987. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr, Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Ozebek and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: CONSIDERATION OF PLA'rrlNG %P--86 -37 Mr. Walker moved to approve Platting #P-86-37, a final plat of Farmingdale Center Addition, Block "A ", Lots 1 and 2, totaling 0.9781 acres, generally located at the northeast corner of North Main Street and East Midway Drive, in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and subject to Bill Hepworth's letter dated January 15, 1987. 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 PLA'rl°ING #P -86 °35 Mrs. Park moved to approve Platting #P- 86-35, a preliminary plat of Main Centre Addition, totaling 11.29 acres, generally located. on North Main Street between Shields Pharmacy and Gateway Auto Supply, and also having frontage on mimes Drive on the west, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and subject to Bill Hepworth's letter of January 15, 1987. Mr. Walker- seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, Eden, Ozebek and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1987-024 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 - Page Six ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING #P-87-01 Mrs. Park moved to approve Platting #P-87-01, a final plat of Block "A", Lot 1, Main Centre Addition, totaling 0.664 acres, generally located on North Main Street, north and adjacent to Gateway Auto, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and. Zoning Commission. and subject to Bill Hepworth's letter of January 15, 1987. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, Eden, Ozebek and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion. carried. ITEM NO. 11: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 918 Mr. Sternfels moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No, 918, amending Section 16-102 of Ordinance No. 347, the Comprehensive Zoning Code, specifically authorizing the City Council to establish conditions subsequent upon amendments, supplements or changes in ordinances establish- ing the boundaries of zoning districts as to property within the City of Euless, Texas. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Eden, Ozebek and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO 919 Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 919, amending Chapter 8 of the Euless Code of Ordinances entitled "Health and Sanitation" by the addition of Article IX thereto to be entitled "Regulation of Smoking." Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Eden, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1987-0?5 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 - Page Seven STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 13: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Sustaire stated that he had nothing further to report. ITEM NO. 14: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland reported that the State Joint Committee presented a majority report recommending changes and limitations an munici- pal, directorial and charitable liability, as well as limitations on punitive damages, limits on non-actual pain and suffering, modification of joint and severalty liability, and insurance reform. All will be for naught unless the constitution is changed, because similar bills have been struck down by the Texas Supreme Court using Section 13. ITEM NO 15: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT A. Mayor Samuels reported that the Council had requested the City Secretary to furnish additional information an appli- cants for the Planning and Zoning Commission at the next precouncil session. B. Mr. Sternfels requested that his comments in Item 20 of the January 13, 1987, minutes be clarified regarding his request that signs be installed at the three entrances into South Euless Park (Iranhridge, Raldon Addition and the road exten- sion). The park does not have signs at this time and the signs should be basically designed. to inform people that the land is City property, and that no dumping is allowed in the park. The minutes were approved and signed as written, subject to the clarification of Mr. Sternfels request for signs in South Euless Park. ITEM NO 16: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT A. James Knight reported that bids were received. on lowering of the water line on Block "A" of Crossroads Addition, and the total bid amounts from the four bidders were reflected on the report. They are within the limits the Council authorized at the last meeting, and the contract is underway at this time with Mid-Cities Construction. 1987-026 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 - Page Eight ITEM NO. 16: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Con.) B. Mr. Knight presented a schedule alerting the Council that Tarrant County Management Research Services is advertising a project for bid at this time, and there will be some partici- pation by the City for storm drainage improvements in Midway Park Addition. Mr. Knight quoted the total estimate from the four bidders for the benefit of the press at the request of City Manager W. M. Sustaire which ranged from a low of $12,824 to a high of $20,220. Mr. Sustaire stated that none of them reached the original request of $24,000. The estimate ranged from $12,000 to $14,000. Mr. Sustaire commented that the City would actually save approximately $12,000 because a change order was approved by the Council. C. Mr. Knight stated that the Council considered. a bid award for the access road at South Euless Park, subject to the City Attorney working out an arrangement with the School Board's attorney. The bid award will be considered by the School Board on the first. Tuesday in February, 1987. ITEM NO. 17: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mrs. Park volunteered to attend the Mayor's Council meeting on Monday, February 2, 1987, at 700 p.m,, in the Tarrant County Administration Building on the fifth floor. B. Mr. Sternfels commented that he has been on the Council for seven years and enjoys being a member, and enjoys the people with whom he works. He thinks the Council gets a lot of work done, and he would like to stay on the Council as long as the citizens of Euless will let him stay. C. Mr. Walker moved to approve a minute order authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Del Norte Technology for temporary use of a park area on Lot I2-A, Block 2, Airport Business Park, containing 2.99 acres, and Lot 7R1, Block 3, Euless Industrial Park, containing 3.7 acres, and for expenditure of approximately $5,000 from the Euless Community Betterment Fund for improvements to the proposed leased land. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Walker, Ozebek, Eden, Sternfels and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. D. Mr. Ozebek announced that he represented the City at the TML Region 8 meeting that was very well attended, and that he enjoyed the main speaker, State Representative Charles Evans. 1987-027 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting January 27, 1987 W 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 9:12 p.m. A'l i ST Kay Rainey, ity Sec.1. Ftax.Jf APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor