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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-07-14123 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council J u l y 14, 1964 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the council chambers of the Euless C i t y H a l l by Mayor W. G . F u l l e r w i t h the f o l l o w i n g councilmen i n a t t - e n d a n c e : Messrs. B i l l y Byers, Frank Douglass, Don Warren and Bobby Fuller. Absent: Councilman B i l l y Owens. Also present were City Manager Lee Cow- ell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I NVOCAT ION Councilman Billy Byers presented the in- vocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 1964, were approved by general consent of the council. V ISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. B i I I Rat] i ff and Paul Gregory, representing Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton, Henry Keller, Fiscal Agent, Donald E. Jarvis, representing Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis, H. R. Kuehn, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Mrs. Frank Douglass, Mrs. George Clark, Ralph E. Zeitz, Thomas L. Thompson, Frank Dumas and Jimmy W. Jones. REPORT BY ENGINEER, ARCHITECT AND FISCAL AGENT Mr. Paul Gregory informed the council that his firm, Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton are prepared to begin the first and second phase of the street and drainage program totaling $433,370.00. Mr. Keller advised the council that, by law, it is necessary to wait thirty (30) days after the election before sell- ing the bonds; however, he is making preparations for advertising the sale of the bonds. Mr. Jarvis informed the council that his firm, Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis, Architects, are desirous to begin their work, however, it is necessary to have a site before buildings can be designed. After considerable discussion, Council- man Byers made the motion that Mr. Keller be authorized to proceed with the sale of the bonds in the amount of $1,100,000.00 just as soon as possible, and, t o work w i t h C i t y Manager Cowell, who in t u r n w i l l report to the council. Councilman Warren seconded t'he motion which carried unanimously. Councilman Douglass made the motion that Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton, Consulting Engineers, be authorized to coordinate all plans with City Manager Cowell and proceed with plans for the first and second phase of the Street and Drainage Program. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. .-Z G 4 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting July 14, 1964, continued) Councilman Fuller made the motion that Architects, Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis be authorized to work closely with City Manager Cowell in the preparations for acquisition of land and design of build- ings, and to proceed as soon as possible with the program. Councilman Doug- lass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. City Manager Cowel1 stated that it may be possible to complete the construction of the four buildings in the civic center and the sub -fire station within a year and one -half, and, that after discussion with the architect it seemed feasible to construct a I I buildings in the complex at the same time. After f u r t h e r discussion, a l l members of the council were in agreement that the architect and City Manager should begin immediately to locate a suitable site for the Municipal Buildings. COMMERCIAL FRANCHISE - GARBAGE DISPOSAL City Manager Cowell informed the council that Mr. Maurice Duncan with the Arlington Disposal Service had requested to appear before the council to discuss the possibility of securing a commercial franchise agreement with the City Of Euless. Mr, Duncan was not present, therefore, the council agreed the matter should be,handl4-,d, by the City Manager if Mr. Duncan wishes to pursue the matter. FIRST READING - ORDINANCE REZONING ZOLON W I LK I NS PROPERTY IN CEDAR HILLS ESTATE I V. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE REZONING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PROPERTY City Attorney Cribbs read an Ordinance designating a Zoning change from "A" Single Family Dwelling to "A -3" Multiple Family Dwelling for 2.80 acres on Simmons Drive (a portion of Presbyterian Church Property -legal description defined in Ordinance). After discussion Councilman Douglass made the motion that the Ordinance be approved on First, Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fuller and the vote is as f o I lows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Fuller and Douglass. Nayes: Councilman Warren. City Attorney Cribbs read an Ordinance designating a zoning change from "A" Single Family Dwelling to "A -3" Multiple Family Dwelling for Lots Twelve (12) in Block Five (5) and Lots Two (2) through Nine (9) in Block ( 1 1 ) , in Cedar H i l l s Estates. After discussion, Council- man Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Second Reading of Ordinance, July 28, 1964). I V. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE REZONING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PROPERTY City Attorney Cribbs read an Ordinance designating a Zoning change from "A" Single Family Dwelling to "A -3" Multiple Family Dwelling for 2.80 acres on Simmons Drive (a portion of Presbyterian Church Property -legal description defined in Ordinance). After discussion Councilman Douglass made the motion that the Ordinance be approved on First, Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fuller and the vote is as f o I lows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Fuller and Douglass. Nayes: Councilman Warren. _125 (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Meeting, July 14, 1964, continued) Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried 28, 1964). ZONING CASE NO. 127 REZONING REQUEST, MR, M. L. T I LL ERY (Second Reading of Ordinance, July V. City Manager Cowell informed- th-e counci 1 that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved a rezoning request sub- mitted by Mr. M. L. Tillery for the rezoning of property in the J. P. Halford Survey from Residential to Local Business. Councilman Fuller made a motion to set the date, August 11, 1964, for a Public Hearing before the City Council for this property. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unan- imously. VI . ZONING CASE NO. 128 REZONING REQUEST, MR, ANDREW HIMES City Manager Cowell informed the council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved a rezoning request sub- mitted by Mr. Andrew_ Himes for-the rezoning of property in the J. P. Halford Survey beginning`at'a point in'the west right of way of North Main Street from Residential to Local Business. Councilman Fuller made a motion to set the date August 11, 1964, for a Public Hearing before the City Council for this property. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VI ll . ZONING CASE NO. 130 REZONING REQUEST MR. SEARCY DOBKINS City Manager Cowell informed the council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved a rezoning request sub- mitted by Mr. Searcy Dobkins for the rezoning a part of the Kitty House Survey between Pipeline Road and Highway 183 from Residential to Commercial. Council- man Fuller made the motion to set the date August 11, 1964, for a Public Hearing before the City Council for this property, Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Vill. TAX RATE City Manager Cowell informed the council that Tax Assessor - Collector Smith had advised that it is necessary for his office to know the tax rate for the fiscal year 1964 -65 as soon as possible. City Manager Cowell recommended that the tax rate be set at $1.00 per $100.00 valu- ation for the ensuing fiscal year. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that City Attorney Cribbs be instructed to prepare an Ordinance establish- ing the tax rate of $1.00 per $100.00 valuation for the fiscal year 1964 -65. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Page Four -- Minutes of Regular Meeting July 14, 1964, continued) IX. CHALLENGE: TENNIS MATCH Counc'ilman Frank Douglass read a challenge for a set game of tennis to be held on dedication night of the new tennis courts at the Euless Junior High School (date to be determined later). The challenge was issued by Messrs Frank Douglass and Jeff Ball to Messrs. W. J. "Doc" Hyde and Ralph Zeitz. A signed "scroll" was pre- sented to become a part of the Official Minutes of the Euless City Council and is filed in _Off.ice of the City Secretary, X. on ni IDNIRAPnir Councilman Byers made the motion to adjourn. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9 :35 P. M, ATTEST: City Secretary Mayor