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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-06-23Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council June 23, 1964 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of th,e Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor W. G. Fuller with the follow- ing councilmen in attendance: Messrs. Don Warren, Frank Douglass, Bobby, Fuller and Bill Byers, Absent: Councilman Billy Owens. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The Reverend Mr. D.L. Englehardt, pastor.of Euless Presbyterian Church, presented the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Council meeting, June 9, 1964, called council meeting, June 16, 1964, and called council meeting, June 17, 1964, were approved by general consent of the council members. VIS ITGRS Visitors in W. J_ Hyde, W. F. Fletcher, Perry C. Nash, Mr. W. H. Way, Walter F. Hicks, Jr.. W. G. Douglas Way, Harry W. Bell, Henry Keller , Pat Everitt, K. Rice; B i l l Estes, Bob F. Harvey, Mrs. James James B. Brown, Elbert M. Morrow, Pawl McAfee, and MIT& Effie McCoy. 1. attendance were: ;Messrs. and Mrs. L. M. Young, s, D.L. Englehardt, Jerry Bryan S. Pemberton, James L. Ferris, Jimmie Bratcher, Mr. and-Mrs. H.F. 'Willis 115 RUBLI01HEARIDNG: ZONING CASE NO, 121 --- MR. ZOLON WILKINS Mayor Fuller stated a Public Hearing was in order for Zoning Case No. 121 which is a rezoning request sub- mitted by Mr. Zolon Wilkins. City Manager: Cowell read ltern II, Council Minutes May 26, 1964, which states that a Public Hearing shall be held on June 23, 1964, to consider the rezoning of th &s property from "A" Single Family Dwelling to "A -3 *1 Multiple Family Dwelling. Mr. Wilkins had, in his original re- quest to the Planning and Zoning Commission, specified twelve lots for rezoning; however, the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved rezoning of nine lots where construction is complete, and deleted three (3) lots. Mayor Fuller recognized.Mr. Pat Garrett, Attorney for Mr. Zolon Wilkins, who stated that his client is still desirous of constructing units on the three lots he ins across the street from the nine units already completed.and that, contrary to rumors circulating,the units will be the same type as those previously built. The following persons spoke against 116 the rezoning, stating they do not want duplexes or apartments in the area; Mr. Perry Nash, Mr. and Mrs.fl. F. Willis (909 Vine Street), Mr. Frank Fletcher, Mr. Llo�7d`Young, Mr. W. E. Perry, Mrs. Effie McCoy, and Mr, Bill Wade. The Manager of the apar'tments stated that the tenants are.fine people - -many of them are professional people, After considerable discussion', Council- man Douglass made the motion that the council concur with the recommenda- tion from the Planning and Zoning Commission and rezone only the nine lots with eonsttuetion completed; The motion died for a lack of a second. Councilman Warren stated 'he would like to know how building permits were secured for the structures on the nine lots 'it the ' property was not zohea ror this type's truetur'e. City Attorney Cribbs stated that this was an error on the part of the City. Councilman Warren stated that he considered the City should have very strict zoning laws in order to regulate the zoning in the City. ' Councilman Warren made the motion that the council concur with the Planning and Coning Commission recom- mendation and rezone only the nine lots with completed structures: The motion was seconded by Councilman Dbu6dass and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren and Douglass Noes: Councilman Fuller. I-- ­ Councilman Byers stated although he does bot have an interest in the property in this case, he will abstain since he has property in the area. carried. PUBLIC HEARING: GONMG CASE NO. 126 - PRESBYERTIAN CZ t RCU, Mayor Fuller declared the motion c — . II. Mayor Fuller stated a Public Hearing was in order for the rezoning request from "A" Single - Family dwelling to "A -3" Multiple Family Dwelling submitted by the Eulesss Presbytetian Church; specifically 2.80 acres of land on Simmons Drive. Mr. Walter Hicks stated that the church de'si -res to have this property rezoned be- cause they' wish to sell this tract which the church does not need and funds from the sale would help sustain the church. Messrs, J. B, Brown and Jimmy Bratcher stated they were opposed to the rezoning of the property because they were concetmed about the use 'of the land after rezon- ing. Each stated they thought their property would decrease in value if their= property is rezoned as requested. Reverend Mr.Englehardt commented that, usually the Presbyterian Church purchased about a four acre site for its use, however, the site they have now has eight acres and the 117 owner would not sell a part of the.tract - -it was necessary for them to purchase all of it. He stated that the church would be most con- cerned about the use of the land, also, since it will -be adjacent'to the church property. After considerable discussion and view- ing of plats, Councilman Fuller made the motion the council approve the rezoning request as submitted by the Presbyterian Church and re- zone the property from "A" Single Family Dwelling to "A -3" Multiple Family Dwelling. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Douglass and Byers. Nays: Councilman Warren. Mayor. 'Fuller declared the motion carried. (City Attorney Cribbs suggested each rezoning request and accompanying plat pertaining to the property be submitted to the engineers before the request is submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. ) LII . ORDINANCE NO. 225 REGULATING SPEED ON HIGHWAY 157 City Manager Cowell presented a Speed Zone Ordinance submitted b the Texas Hi hway Department regulat- ing the speed on Highway No. 157yapproaching Highway 183, north and south. He recommended that the council approve this ordinance as submitted. After discussion Councilman Byers made the motion that the rule be suspended for the Second Reading and Ordinance No,' 225 be passed as an emergency measure on Firet Reading, Couooilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Copy of Ordinance No. 225' on file in Office of City Secretary.) IV. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPEP, City Manager Cowell stated that on April 28, 1964, the City Council had designated the -Daily News Texan as the Official Newspaper for the City of Euless until July 1, 1964. He 'advised that the Euless Herald, having been in operation one year, has requested to be designated as the official newspaper. City'Manager Cowell stated that he would recommend that the Euless Herald be desig- nated as the Official Newspapea for the City of Euless, effective July 1.5, 1964, fox a period of three (3) months on a trial basis, After discussion, Counailman Fuller made the motion that the Daily News Texan be designated as the Off'ieiar, Newspaper until July 15, 1964, and, beginning July 15, 1964,.the Euless Herald, for apperiod of three (3) months on artrial bails, be designated as the Official Newspaper for the City of Euless. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. its V. AIR CONDITIONING: CITY HALL Councilman Byers made the motion that City Manager Cowell proceed with plans for air- conditioning the City H al l at a cost not tmexceed $2,000.00. Councilman Warren sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. " VI , COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Mayor Fuller appoilattted Councilmen Byers, Fuller and Douglass to meet with a committee from the ',Minters Chapel -Glade Road Property Owners Association and Tax Assessor - Coll- ector Smith, Wednesday, June 24th at 7:30 P. M. as suggested in the council minutes, June 17, 1964. VII. RESOLUTION:* BOND ELECTION ' Mr. 'Morrow; Bond Attorney, presented the "Notice of Election for the Issuance of Bonds," Mayor "Fuller re- quested the Resolution be read in its entirety. Mr. Morrow read the resolution as requested by the Mayor. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the Resolution be approved as presented by Mr. Morrow. Counci. man Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Copy of Resolution, Affidavit of Posting, aid Resolution Minutes on file in Office of City Secretary.) VIII. SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 226 - REZONING BELL -HI ADDITION City Attorney Cribbs presented second reading of Ordinance No. 226 designating a change in zoning from're= sidential to Commercial for property in the Bell- Hi Addition. Council- man Fuller made the motion that Ordi,n'ance No. 226 be approved on S�k`and Reading.. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Original copy of Ordinance on file in Office of Secretary.) Ix. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ZONING CASE NO. 125, SPOT ZONING City Attorney Cribbs read an Ordinance designating a zoning change from "A" Single Famil3r Dwelling to "C" Commercial for properties located in various section of the city; the re- zoning request having been submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he is submitting this Ordinance for First Reading as requested by the Council, June 9, 1964, however, he suggests that, before this Ordinance is given Second Reading, the legal description of these propertiesbe submitted to the City Engineers for verification of the metes and bouildds. After - discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that this Ordiance be approved on First Readingg and the legal description submitted to the City Engineers as suggested by 1A -by the City Attorney. CouncilmanPByers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Doug. ass, Byers, and Fuller Noes: Councilman Warren Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X. F I FST READING: ORDINANCE REZONING CASE NO. 123 City Attorney Cribbs read an Ordinance designating a zoning change from "1A"' Single Family Dwelling to "B " Local Business for properties located in various sections of the city; the re- zoning request having been submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he is submitting this Ordinance for First Reading as requested by the council, June 9, 1964, however , he suggests that before this ordinanceE-s given Second Reading the legal description of these properties be submitted to the City Engineers for verification of the metes and bounds. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that this Ordinance be approved on First Reading and the legal description submitted to the City Engineers as suggested by the City Attorney. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass , Byers and Fuller Noes: Councilman Warren Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XI . RRTTRRA TFNTT City Manager Cowell informed the council that he is requesting their consideration for a retirement plan for city employees for the ensuing fiscal year. He stated that the Texas Municipal Retirement System has an excellent plan for City Employees and he will submit material explaining the program if the council so desires. CITY MANAGER *S SALARY Councilman Byers commented that at the time Mr. Cowell was employed as City Manager, the council had discussed the possibility of an increase in salary within six months and considering the fine job Mr. Cowell has exhibited as City Manager, Mr. Byers stated he considers a salary increase should be considered at this time. Councilman Fuller stated that he considers Mr. Cowdll has performed his duties as City Manager with vig.ozous enthusiam and diligence and he, therefore, moved that City Manager Cowell receive a $300.00 annually increase in salary effective July 1, 1964. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XIII. STATEMENT: JARVIS , PUTTY AND i7mvI 12U City Manager Cowell presented a state- ment from Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis, Architects in the amount of $1750.00 for architectural services to completion of Capital Improvement Program. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the statement as presented and authorized payment thereof. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: City Secretary XIV, The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor