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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-24 218 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 24, 1981 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:10 P.M. , November 24, 1981 , in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels . Council members present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Council - men Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, and Ron Sternfels . Councilman Glenn Walker was absent. Staff Members Present low W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Kent Flynn, Director of Planning and Development Julia Wakely, Supervisor of Recreation Lee Roy Smith, Light Equipment Operator Visitors Present Stephen Crim William R. Vestal Gary L. Smith INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels . APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting on November 10, 1981 , were approved as written. 219 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 1981 - Page Two r.. ITEM I : PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS TO CITY EMPLOYEES Mayor Samuels recognized Mrs . Julia Wakely, Supervisor of Recreation, and presented her with a fifteen-year service pin. Mrs. Wakely has been employed with the City of Euless since September 1 , 1966. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Lee Roy Smith, Light Equipment Operator, Parks Department, and presented him with a ten-year service pin. Mr. Smith has been employed with the City of Euless since September 21 , 1971 . ITEM II : SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 689 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 689, regarding Zoning Case No. 355, a request of Bob Eden for a change of zoning from "R-1 " Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Commercial Business District and "R-3" Multi- Family Dwelling District, on a portion of the George Linney Survey, located east of SH 157 and north of Ash Lane. Mrs . McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes : Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Sternfels Nays : None Abstentions : Mr. Eden ITEM III : FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 690 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 690, to amend Article V of the Euless Code of Ordinances , providing for inclusion of dealers in crafted precious metals, and pro- viding for a time limitation for dispositions of such metals ; thereby dispensing with the requirement for two separate readings and declaring an emergency for the peace, health, and safety of the community. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes : Messrs . Sternfels, Pippin , and Eden, and Mrs . McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 220 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 1981 - Page Three iorm ITEM IV: CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO DEANNEX PROPERTY City Attorney Bob McFarland explained that this ordinance was the next step after the joint resolution recently agreed to by the City of Euless and the City of Fort Worth, in an effort to clarify boundary lines between the two cities . The property in question is currently undeveloped and it would be advantageous to both cities to define the boundary lines at this time. With this ordinance, the City of Euless will deannex certain property in this area . The City of Fort Worth will do the same. The next step will be to pass an ordinance to annex the properties in the respective cities , and thereby create definite city limits suitable for survey and development. Mrs . McCormick moved to approve first reading of an ordinance to deannex certain property from the City of Euless , releasing some extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of Fort Worth, and consenting to the annexation of certain property by the City of Fort Worth. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes : Mrs . McCormick, Messrs . Pippin, Eden, and Sternfels Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM V : CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING - REPLATTING OF WOODCREEK ADDITION Mr. Eden moved to approve the replatting of Woodcreek Addition, Lot 27, Block E and Lot 1 , Block F, into Lots 27R, 28-35, Block E, and Lots 1R, 2-7, Block F, of Woodcreek Addition, noting that this replat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs . McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes : Mr. Eden, Mrs . McCormick, and Mr. Pippin Nays : Mr. Sternfels Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Sternfels remarked that he voted nay to this replat due to his concern over the number of variances on the related zoning case which is for the development of these lots . Mr. Crim reiterated that the separate lots were needed to enable the developer to sell the buildings to different owners . 221 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 1981 - Page Four ITEM VI : CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SIX COMPACT PICKUP TRUCKS Mr. Pippin moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for six compact pickup trucks . Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes : Messrs . Pippin, Sternfels, and Eden, and Mrs . McCormick Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Discussion was had concerning acquiring trucks with diesel engines . It was decided to leave the decision to include this specification up to the City Manager. ITEM VII : CONSIDERATION OF PHASE II REVISIONS TO THE EULESS ZONING ORDINANCE Kent Flynn, Director of Planning and Development, presented r.m a review of the Phase II Zoning Ordinance Revisions to the City Council , and added information for an "R-2A1 " Townhome District. He distributed handouts to the Councilmembers for their review and information. Mr. Pippin asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission had studied the Townhome Dwelling District information. Mr. Flynn said they had, and reiterated that the district was also reviewed at the Phase I portion to the City Council earlier this year. Bob McFarland remarked that the City Council had already approved the Townhome district, but it is shown here again in an effort to place it in the current new format. Mayor Samuels asked if the City Council had any questions about the sections between "R-1A1 " and "R-1A4." There were no questions with regard to these sections . Mr. Sternfels stated that he felt the "R-1A5 was too small and created a density too high. Mr. Eden said the City might be getting enough of this type housing. Mr. Pippin asked if the "R-1A5" could be deleted completely from the ordinance. Mr. Flynn confirmed that this could be done. Mr. Pippin remarked this would be a wise considera- tion. He did not want the City to have the crowded parking situations that have been created by this type housing in other cities . 222 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 1981 - Page Five vow Mr. Pippin moved to approve Phase II of the Euless Zoning Ordinance Revisions , Sections "R-1A1 " through "R-1A4," thereby completely deleting the proposed "R-1A5" section, as presented, and to approve the "R-2A1 " section, and to eliminate "CUD" and "PD" in all but "R-3" or higher density residential districts . Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes : Messrs . Pippin, Eden, and Sternfels , and Mrs . McCormick Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM VIII : CONSIDERATION OF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY RATE INCREASE REQUEST Gary L. Smith, HEB District Manager for Lone Star Gas Company, informed the City Council that the Touche-Ross Survey was complete; however, the City of Arlington had not yet made a decision regarding the survey. Due to this development, Lone Star Gas Company did not yet know what their Mid-Cities rate would be. Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 515, thereby extending w.w the rate increase request for an additional thirty days , from December 4, 1981 , until January 3, 1982; and to call a Public Hearing for public input regarding the rate request for Tuesday, December 8, 1981 , at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes : Messrs . Eden, Sternfels , and Pippin, and Mrs . McCormick Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM IX: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report. ITEM X: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Bob McFarland stated he had nothing to report, but would speak regarding the next item on the agenda, Item XI . Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 1981 - Page Six tom ITEM XI : CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. McFarland stated this ordinance was for the purpose of amending Ordinance No. 347, providing a more specific definition of incidental and secondary uses pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages . He also stated he had talked with Larry Finney regarding the duties outlined in the proposed ordinance concerning the Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Finney suggested deleting two sentences : the last complete sentence on Page 2, and the last partial sentence that begins on Page 2 and ends on Page 3. Mr. Eden moved to approve first reading of the proposed ordinance as provided by the City Attorney, deleting the two sentences as explained by the City Attorney. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion . Ayes : Messrs . Eden, Pippin, and Sternfels , and Mrs . McCormick Nays : None W.. Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. COMMENTS Mr. Sustaire made an announcement that the Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner will be Thursday, December 17, 1981 , at 12 :00 noon, at the Simmons Building located at Carr Park. This dinner is sponsored by the City. Mr. Sustaire also announced that the City Employees Christmas Dinner will be Friday, December 18, 1981 , from 11 :30 A.M. to 1 :30 P.M. The City offices will be closed for Thanksgiving from 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 25, 1981 , through 8:00 A.M. , Monday, November 30, 1981 . All departments except for the police and fire services will be closed. Mr. Pippin asked the effective date for the ordinance recently passed regarding overnight parking of trucks , busses, etc. He was advised that December 2, 1981 , would be the first effective date. Mr. Pippin advised that he had been contacted by residents in North Euless, and they were wanting a four-way stop sign at Harwood and North Main Street. Mr. Sustaire said he would check with the Traffic Safety Office for the status . 224 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 1981 - Page Seven tow ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Euless City Council , the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 P.M. APPROVED: 'V.444e Harold D. Samuels , Mayor ATTEST: i Al ,Agd K.y Rai -, � City Secret.