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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-01-12Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council January 12, 1965 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :10 P. M. by Mayor W. G. Fuller with the fol- lowing councilmen present: Messrs. B i I I Byers, Frank Douglass, Don Warren, and B i I I y Owens. (Absent: Councilman Bobby Fuller.) Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs, and Acting City Secretary Norma Morelock. 1 M /nr.ATi nN Councilman B i l l Byers presented the invocation. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular council meet- ing December 22, 1964, were approved as written. VISITORS: Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. K . E. E n g l i s h , B i l l Rat'liff, Mark Gordon, John E. Davis, Howard Kuehn, Gerald B. Campbell, Ray G i l l , N. W. Tillinghast, Bob Tillinghast, Lynn Norris, Rich - and Metheny, Harold D. Samuels, A. E, Glenn, B. D. Hastings, Jack W. Bullard, W. J. Hyde, G. H. Surrette, Charles Baldwin, Mrs. Betty Potthoff (reporter for the Daily -News Texan), and Shannon Geddie. I. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO, 134 MR, WARREN FULLER Mayor Fuller opened the Public Hearing on a rezoning request submitted by Mr.'Warren Fuller for the rezoning of a tract of land out of the H. McCoy Survey, beginning at the intersection of the West R. 0. W. line of Raider Drive with the Northerly R, 0. W. line of State Highway #183 from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. City Manager Cowell read Item lA from Planning and Zoning Minutes, December 15, 1964. Mayor Fuller asked for proponents or opponents of this request. M r. Warren Fuller stated that he was requesting the rezoning of this property in order that he might sell this land to a good commercial customer. After discussion, Councilman Frank Douglass made the motion that the rezoning re- quest be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byers and carried unanimously. GARBAGE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE F I RST READ I NG City Attorney James Cribbs read the ordinance pertaining to Mr. Curtis McCaffity purchasing Mr. Will Jones garbage franchise. Councilman Douglass stated that due to the poor service that Mr. Jones had been giving that he felt Mr. McCaffity shouldn't have to pay him any monetary gains. Mr. McCaffity stated that he needed to start the garbage disposal service by February 1st. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that this ordinance be passed on first reading. Councilman FIRM (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 12, 1965, continued) Warren seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren and Owens. Abstained: Councilman Douglass. Mayor Fuller declared the ordinance passed on first reading. Ill. JARVIS, PUTTY AND JARVIS- ARCHITECTS FIRE STATION #2 FINAL PLANS Mr. Donald Jarvis presented drawings of Fire Station #2 and stated the final plans and specifications were com- pleted and had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their last meeting. Mr. Jarvis stated that they were ready to call for bids and needed final approval of the plans by the council. Mr. Jarvis suggested that the date and time for the opening the bids be Tuesday, February 5th, at 4:00 P. M., and that February 9th be set as the date for letting the contract for the building. Plans for Fire Station #2 can be picked up at the office of the architects, Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis. After discussion, Counci man Owens made the motion that the final plans and specifications be approved and that City Manager Cowell call for bids February 5th at 4:00 P. M. Counc Iman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. IV. TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RATE rHONG Mr. Mark Gordon, representing Texas Power and Light Company, presented personalized booklets to each councilman with regard to the proposed rate reduction his company is asking for. The revised rate schedule, effective in February, if approved, will affect most residential and commercial customers. Mr. Gordon stated that this is the second proposed rate reduction in the-past 17 months. This rate reduction will amount to a $3,000,000.00 rate reduction a year over the entire company. He added that $1,200,000.00 of the annual reduction was possible by the contin- uing general improvements in operating efficiency and by the increase in the average use o f service. The other $1,800,000.00 w i l l be possible due to the recent reduction in federal income tax. Mr, Gordon stated that the city's re- venues will not be affected by this rate reduction, City Attorney Cribbs read the proposed ordinance in its entirety. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Owens that the rule requiring ordinances to be read on two separate occasions be suspended and that this Ordinance #237 be passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman Warren and passed unanimously. V. COMMERCIAL PERMIT #1111 Mr. Don Hastings appeared before the council to request a commercial permit for an addition to the Euless Furniture Company on West Euless Boulevard, After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the request. Councilman Owens seconded the motion. (Page Three- Minutes of Regular Counc 1 Meeting, January 12, 1965, continued) which carried unanimously. Commercia Permit #11 referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendat on. V . COMMERCIAL PERMIT #12 MR. TEX JONES Mr, Ray G i I I , architect for Mr. Tex Jones, presented copies of a plan, to the councilman for their consideration, which Mr. Jones proposes to construct a cafe open to the public. Mr. Ratliff, of Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, suggested that since this property fronts Raider Drive that they allow an additional 4' -zfoot easement for dedication on the east R. 0. W. l i n e because Raider Drive w i l l be widened when the new high- way goes through. Councilman B i l l y Owens stated that since Mr. Jones was not present at this meeting and that the plans had not been presented to the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission, that this matter be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for utilization of the land and a complete set of specifica- tions be prepared and report back to the City Council. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VI I. PETITION: MR, ARTHUR GLENN BURNING CF TRASH Mr. Arthur Glenn read a petition concerning the burning of trash at the City of Arlington dump. Mr. Glenn informed the council that he had secured the signatures of 71 land owners who desired to have something done about the odor and trash that came from the City of Arlington dump. Councilman Frank Douglass made the motion that this matter be referred to the City Manager in order that he might find a solution to bring this problem under control. City Manager Cowell stated that he had been in contact with the City Manager of Arlington and he would check back with them, Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VIII. ZONING CASE #136 - REZONING REQUEST- MR. STANLEY J, KL I R Mayor fuller stated that a request had been submitted by Mr. Stanley J. KI i r for a change of zoning from "A" Residen- tial to "C" Commercial on a 9.95 acre tract out of the L. Frank] in Survey. Councilman Byers made the motion that the council. approve Resolution #80 call- ing a Public Hearing before the Euless City Council for the rezoning of this land on February 9, 1965. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Resolution No, 80 on f i le in Office of City Secretary.) IX. ZONING CASE #135 - REZONING ..— REQUEST-MR, J. R. DUCKETT Mayor Fuller stated that a request had been submitted by Mr. J. R, Duckett for a change of zoning from "B" Local Business to "C" Commercial on a tract on North Main Street, being the north portion of the J. R. Duckett tract. Councilman Byers made the motion that the council approve Resolution #81 calling a Public Hearing before the Euless City Council for the rezoning of this property on February 9, 1965. Council man Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Resolution # 81 on 199 (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 1965, continued) file in Office of City secretary.) X. ZONING CASE #132- REZONING REQUEST MR. WARREN FULLER Mayor Fuller stated that a request had been submitted by Mr. Warren Fuller for a change of zoning from "B" Local Business to "C" Commercial, Tracts A, B and C of the J. P. Halford Survey. Councilman Byers made the motion that the council approve Resolution #82 call- ing a Public Hearing before the Euless City Council for the rezoning of this property on February 9, 1965. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which car- ried unanimously. (Resolution #82 on f i l e in Office of City Secretary.) XI. ENGINEERS REPORT Mr, B i I I Ratliff informed the council that the bids for Street Contract #2 were opened January 8th and that the low bidder was S. R, 0. Asphalt Company, with a bid of $361,686.00 and 300 work- ing days proposed, The council was shown plan tracings of the location, layout and construction details of the proposed traffic signal at State Highway 183 and F. M. 157. Mr, Ratliff stated that the Highway De- partment would pay for the construction, operation and maintenance of this signal and requested that an ordinance be passed as an emergency measure. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the rule be suspended requiring that ordinances be read on two separate occasions and that Ordinance #238 be passed as an emergency measure. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Ratliff then presented maps to the councilmen with regards to crossovers at Marlene and Pamela. He stated that it would be hazardous to have a crossover at Marlene but the Highway Depart- ment would make a crossover at Pamela, Councilman Warren made the motion that the crossover be moved back to Pamela. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously, Mr, Ratl i,ff then presented maps showing the interchange of Spur 350. He informed the council that changes were need- ed in order for the Civic Center and High School to be accessible from Spur 350. Four choices were presented to the council and after discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that a resolution be drawn up by. the City Manager and City Attorney to the effect that the Highway Department make a fu I I interchange at Simmons, and that they have a meeting with Mr. Crook of the Highway Department and present this resolution to him. Councilman Doug- lass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Ratliff stated that his firm had completed the assessment ro I I for the Street and Drainage Program on Contract #2 and presented a copy to the council, !�l (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 1965, continued) ..-_ X I I . RESOLUTION #83 CALLING A CITY ELECTION City Manager Cowell presented a Resolu- tion calling a City Election for City officials and informed the council merry bers that the election is to be held on Tuesday, April 6, 1965, for the pur- pose of electing a mayor and two (2) councilmen, who shall serve a period of two (2) years. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that Re- solution #83, be adopted and that Mr. Luther Anders be appointed as election judge. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XIII. RESOLUTION #84- RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION City Manager Cowell read a resolution of commendation to Lieutenant David Thigpen, pilot of an aircraft which crashed on a training mission in the vicinity of Euless, Texas, on January 9, 1965. Mayor Fuller stated that he had been invited to present the comm- endation resolution to Lieutenant Thigpen at a military revue later this month. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that this re- solution be accepted as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Resolution made a part of these minutes.) XIV. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Cribbs reported that the City had purchased the Tucker Property and had acquired the t i t l e to Midway Park. City Attorney Cribbs stated that county and state taxes in the amount of $1,122.79 and 1964 city and school taxes in the amount of $436.10 have not been paid. City Manager Cowell stated that at the time the city discussed the matter o f purchasing t h i s l a n d , they were aware t h a t there would be add- itional l i e n s , and t h a t w e should pay these l i e n s and c l e a r a l l debts. The council discussed the Euless Baseball League electric bills, which the city had paid with the understanding they would be reimbursed. Discussion follow- ed concerning the financial status of Midway Park Homeowners Association and it was agreed any money the association had should be applied to their debts. The council then discussed the roller skating rink which is located on the park facilities. City Manager Cowell stated that the owner of the rink had attempted to pay the city for the monthly rent. City Attorney Cribbs advised that the city should not accept any rental payment on this roller rink. After further discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the owner of the rink be given until April 15, 1965, in which to relocate his business. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XV. •— REPORT -MID CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Frank Douglass reported that the.Pipel ine Road Improvements had been discussed at the Mid - Cities Advisory Council meeting and the City of Bedford was asked to participate at the rate of $6.50 per running foot on the street improvements proposed for Pipeline 1-92 (Page Six- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 1965, continued) Road abutting on Bedford and the balance of the improvements to be borne by the Cities of Hurst and Euless with $1.25 credit to be allowed for existing curb and gutter. Representatives for each city stated they would present this information to their respective councils for consideration. Mayor Fuller stated that the citizens living in Morrisdale Estates and Brookhollow Addi- tion should be notified of this matter. After discussion, Councilman Doug- lass made the motion that this matter be tabled until the City of Bedford makes a decision, and that they be notified that the City of Euless is in agreement with the plan set forth by the Mid - Cities Advisory Council. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XVI . DESIGNATION OF ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY Mayor Fuller stated that due to the re- cent accident of Mrs. Vada Ferris, City Secretary, and her confinement to the hospital, that it was necessary for the City of Euless to appoint an Assist- ant City Secretary. City Manager Cowell recommended that Mrs. Norma Morelock be appointed Assistant City Secretary. Councilman Owens made the motion Mrs. Norma Morelock be appointed Assistant City Secretary. Councilman Warren sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. XVI I, REPLATT I NG OF TWO LOTS IN MORRISDALE City Manager Cowell presented replatting of two existing lots in Morrisdale. He stated that in order to meet the pro- perty lines these lots (Lots 911 and IOR, Block 10) would have to be replatted and there would not be any engineering changes on the original plat, that only the boundaries would be changed. Councilman Byers made the motion that the replatting of these two lots be accepted. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XVI 11. TORN HALL MEETING Mayor Fuller reported there would be a Town Hall Meeting in Fort Worth, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, at the Texas Hotel 7:30 P. M., Thursday night, January 14, 1965. He stated that the purpose of this meeting was for individuals to make suggestions as to what improvements could be made for the entire county, and urged everyone in attendance at the council meeting to go to this Town Hall Meeting. XIX. CITY MANAGER'S RAISE Mayor Fuller stated due to the amount of time City Manager Cowell had been putting in recently, he felt that an increase in salary was due, and recommended the sum of $300.00 annually, effective February 1, 1965. Councilman Douglass stated he would like to go on record that he thought City Manager Cowell had done an excellent job. Councilman Warren stated that he thought the City Manager should be the highest paid official of the City. Councilman Owens made the motion that City Manager Cowell be given a raise i n the sum of $300.00 annually, to be (Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 1965, continued) effective February 1, 1965. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M. s/W. G. u I e r Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary