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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTongan Community Letters & Issues (Various) 1992-1993April 18, 1992 Director of Community Services City of Euless 201 N. Ector Euless, Texas 76039-3595 Dear Mr. Ricky Herold, On behalf of the Tongan Community Youth Group in affiliation with St. Michael Catholic Church, we would like to invite you to be one of our guest speakers for our first annual "Youth Gathering!' function to be held on May 8,.1992 at 9:00pm at St. Michael Church, 3713 Harwood Rd, Bedford, Texas. Since our youths are the leaders of tomorrow, we feel that influences of outstanding characters such as you should be beneficial to our youth. Of paramount to this, our community need to have more interaction with community leaders. We are aware of your success on this field and we will be honored and also look forward to having you share with us some of your experiences and expertise on criminal control and the role of the youths in the community. Please let us know soon if you can find time to attend, however we will understand if you cannot make it. You.can call (817)283-8983 and talk to Leonard Tavo, the director for the Tongan Youth. Once again we thank you and we do hope and look forward to your presence at the function. Sincerely, Leonard Tavo Director Tongan Youth T H E C I T Y O F EULESS To: Tom Hart, City Manager H. Kay Godbey, Assistant From: April 28, 1992 Date: PIG ROASTING COMPLAINT Re: MEMORANDUM City Manager 0 Over the last three years, it has occasionally been brought to my attention that members of the Tonganese community roast pigs in their back yards. They apparently dig earthen pits and cook an entire pig in the pit, which produces a great deal of smoke and odor problems for their neighbors. The fire department has been working with the Tonganese regarding the fire safety issues of this practice, and we have had no problems with that aspect. We do, however, continue to receive occasional complaints from neighbors. On Saturday, April 25th, I was requested to visit a residence on Martin Lane, which was next door to one of these activities. When I arrived, the fire was out and the Tonganese family was having a backyard picnic. The complainant advised they receive many calls from citizens who complain of this practice and the smoke and odor it produces; however, they never want to "officially" complain to city hall because they want to remain anonymous. Apparently, they have some fear of the Tonganese finding out that they have complained. About two years ago, if you recall, I suggested the idea of locating a particular park area for the Tonganese to practice the custom of pig roasting, as well as for the purpose of holding their festivals. At that time, it seemed too costly a solution to justify the few complaints received. Perhaps we should relook at this solution and/or seek other solutions. I would request you consider polling the city council to see if they wish us to pursue a deeper analysis of this problem, with the following possible actions and directives to the department. 1. Inventory departments that receive complaints to identify the number of complaints being received, as well as their approximate locations (fire, police, code enforcement, health, parks and leisure services might have separate data/info). 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 ' Metro 8171267-4403 ' FAX 8171685-1416 UCEZVED May 8, 1992 Y 1992 0 LLJ Dear Council Members, -- Our namels are Doyle and Charlotte Frazier, We m k1\ �. have owned our homeandpaid taxes here in Euless s for the past twenty two years, We have raised our o two children, and have caused no problems for the o V City of Euless, O We are writing to you to plead for help, We C) O C) live across from J,A, Carr Park, As you know) it has been taken over by the Tongans, ItIs hot once are twice a week they are over therel but every night, They line our streets with their cars, ThatIs not a big issue with usj ad when they park in front of our house and throw out their trash on our lawn, get on our lawn and visit, When they leave, they turn around in our driveway, leaving skid marks and oil spots, Welve even had them to jump the curb and get into our yard to turn around, They drink liquor and play their music so loud it vibrates our front windows, 'twenty-two years ago Simmons Drive was a very busy street. Now, with cars parked on both sides of the street, I am amazed no one has lost their life yet, There is plenty of off -road perking available in the park already, They1re just not using it, I1ve seen cars having to slam on their brakes to keep from hitting balls that have been knocked into -the street. Someone is going to get hurt or there is going to be a bad car wreck dome of these days, A small child just crossing the street or chasing a ball is likely to end in tragedy, The city will be vulnerable to a gross negligent law suit for allowing such a dangerous condition to exist, Last food for thought. How would you like this going on in your front door? 2'�PdIIA4"' Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Frazier 411 Simmons Dr. Euless, Tx- 76040 Attn: City Council Members Sincerely, Doybe G. Fraz%r ChV,rOtte Ai Frazier. City of Euless 201 N. Ector Dr. Euless, Tx. 76039 p Ii RE MAI CITY T H E C I T Y O F EULESS MEMORANDUM To: Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services From: Gary Gerland, Risk Manager Date: May 13, 1992 11 r Re: J. A. Carr Park D Tom, In regards to the citizen complaint received on May 11, 1992, I surveyed the parking problem at J.A.Carr Park on Simmons Drive as we discussed on May 12, 1992, and the situation as it exists at this time is as follows: According to the citizen complaint, park patrons are parking on both sides of Simmons in the 400 and 500 block creating a possible hazard for pedestrians and park patrons alike. Park patrons parking on the east side of Simmons are creating a nuisance by loitering on private property, driving into private drives, and leaving trash in resident's yards. Persons parking on the West side of Simmons abutting the park are creating a traffic safety hazard by narrowing the traffic lanes, causing people crossing the street between the parked cars. As I see it, the City has two options to rectify this problem: 1. Prohibit parking on both sides of Simmons in the 400 and 500 blocks, forcing park patrons to use the existing parking lot which has a capacity of approximately 40 parking spaces. 2. Prohibit parking on the West side of Simmons in the 400 and 500 blocks to avoid penalizing the homeowners on the East side. This option does nothing for eliminating the nuisance problem described above. My recommendation is to implement option #2 which will only address the traffic safety which is the most pressing problem at this time. If the nuisance problem continues, then option #1 can then be considered. xc: Kay Godbey C 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 • Metro 817/267-4403 • FAX 817/685-1416 MEMORANDUM TO: Gary Berland FROM: Lt, W.F. McLe DATE: May 13, 1992 SUBJECT: Parking on Simmons Drive/ Carr Par,: On Tuesday, May 12, 1992/ I was advised by Deputy Chief McKamie of a complaint of parking problems by people parking on Simmons Drive who visit the city's Carr Park. Specifically` the complaint Chief McKamie relayed was of persons of the Tongan descent parking on Simmons Drive visiting Carr Park on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which allegedly causes an unsafe atmosphere. I was asked to look into this matter tc address any parking, pedestrian, traffic, or any other concerns from ths police department's point of view. A so called "normal" residential street has a width approximately 31 feet curb -to -curb states Rod Tvle Assistant Director of Development for the City of Euless. However` the 400 through 500 blocks of Simmons Drive. which fronts Carr Park, has as width of approximately 41 feet, according to Tyler. This increased width has proven more than sufficient in being able to accommodate the volume of two-way traffic with vehicles parked on either side of the roadway. Traffic accident and enforcement statistical information indicate no trends or significant differences in the numbers or severity of traffic accidents or citations occurring on Simmons Drive because of additional parking nor dces there seem to be any interference to the orderly flow of traffic. On oczasion there are quite a few vehicles that do park on Simmons Drive because of insufficient oarkino soace within the nark facilitv itself on the weekendn' RAPPH nnnn � statistical data gathered by the police department as well as the input obtained by the Traffic Unit of the Patrol Division, I cannot substantiate any basis for a complaint nor can I recommend any changes to the present parking situation. T H E C I T Y O F EULESS June 29, 1992 Mr. Paul Katoa 309 Dickey Drive Euless, TX 76039 Dear Mr. Katoa: We would like to extend our sincere thanks for inviting us to your luau on June 4. It was a particular honor to be able to participate in an event celebrating such an important time in your family's life. We would also like to congratulate you on your children's graduation from Trinity High School and your son's graduation from Brigham Young University. Your pride and interest in your children's education is to be commended. These are the attitudes that will help our country continue to be a great nation. The luau also marked an important step in the relationship between the Tongan community and the larger community of Euless. That night we were able to lay the groundwork for better understanding on everyone's part. Those feelings of goodwill and community will be a continuing hallmark in our dealings with one another. Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your graduation celebration, and we wish you and your family continued success in our country. Sincerely, 9"-&X 1-1�-, Harold D. Samuels Tom Hart Mayor City Manager /bn 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 1 Metro 817/267-4403 e FAX 817/685-1416 T H E r," C I T Y O F EULESS July 22, 1992 Mr. & Mrs Doyle Frazier 411 Simmons Dr. Euless, TX 76040 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Frazier: Thank you for your patience in awaiting a reply to your letter con- cerning the use of J.A. Carr Park. Our city parks are a great source of pride for our community and we want all of our citizens to enjoy them. A special task force has been formed, consisting of the Police and Fire Chiefs, the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Assis- tant City Manager to help find solutions to your concerns. The task force will soon meet with the Tonganese leaders to discuss some possible solutions. The use and enjoyment of our parks requires the cooperation of all our citizens. I hope that working together we can address your concerns. I appreciate you writing to us anytime you have input for the City Council. It's good to know that Euless residents care about our city. If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know. Sincerely, Harold D. Samuels Mayor HDS/MM cc • City Council C S 0 D 1 S{ R I: i ON 7 - A,2 TO 11x mw 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 ` Metro 817/267-4403 ` FAX 817/685-1416 April 20, 1993 Reverend Amelia S 605 Hodges Drive Euless, TX 76040 T H E C I T Y O F EULESS Finau Dear Reverend Finau: Thank you for attending the April 12th meeting as a first meeting between the City of Euless and the Tongan community representatives. We appreciate you taking the time to join us and your willingness to discuss joint issues. As agreed upon, we will meet in about two months to further discuss topics and will notify you of the specific date, time and place about two weeks prior to the meeting. It is our understanding that you will get with the other Tongan community leaders and form a committee, with a chairperson. We look forward to meeting with the entire committee in two months. If there is anything we can do in the interim, please feel free to call us. Sincerely, Tom Hart City Manager /bn cc: Mr. Peni Sitani C,�, f) H. Kaye-O-Tt o Assistant City Manager Mr. Tony A. Fonua Lee Koontz, Fire Chief K. B. Fuller, Police Chief Rick Herold, Community Services Director Michael Logan, Fire Marshal 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 ® Metro 817/267-4403 + FAX 817/685-1416 THECHURCHOF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS EULESS SECOND WARD Hurst Texas Stake KAY GODBEY ASST CTY MGR/ CITY OF EULESS 201 N. ECTOR EULESS, TX 76039 Dear Mrs. Godby: APRIL 29, 1993 �OCe-L-VeCf APR j 0 1993 City Of Euless The Tongan Youths of the Euless 2nd Ward ( LDS Church) Cordially invites You and your Husband to Join with them in a Formal Dinner, on the 27th of May 1993, at 6:00pm, at our Chapel here in Euless, 200 Fair Oaks Blvd, In honoring our 1993 High School Graduates. We have extended our invitation also to those who Graduate with in our Community, their Parents and also their Pastor. We understand your busy schedule and Lhe Value of. your Time, but we hope that this invitation would help our young people realized that Education is a Prime Necessity to our Rising Community as well as Generations to Come. We do look forward to see You and you;- Husband, and I reassured you that you will found yourself worthwhile your time and very enjoyable. Should you have any Questions, or any additional informations, please call me at Home - 571-3490, Work 685-6092. Re pe vely Y Tony AZ Fonuaf ( Bishop) y �3 I i GUEST LIST NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Tom Hart, City Manager 201 N. Ector Dr., Euless 685-1420 Kay Godbey, Ass't City Mgr. 201 N.Ector Dr., Euless 685-1420 S r 4-1nl i ! �.� �� nt �� 17 l�(� %s5 T !� N�/ A . %,Ntta 09 �/.'� jA\/ E-u(css 7X 7160(,Io 7);ZZ7-4 ZZ �EE o�vTZ FiRF cT4 or E'.'i-E s =1coo0 T H E C I T Y O F EULESS June 1, 1993 Bishop Tony A. Fonua The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints 209 Skyway Drive Euless, TX 76040 Dear Bishop Fonua: I enjoyed the formal dinner held May 27th for the 1993 high school graduates, and what an impressive group of graduates they were. With leadership from such qualified people as were represented that night, these young people have a wonderful chance for making a positive contribution to their future and the future of their community. The event was so wonderful. The room was very comfortable, the decorations and setting were elegant and festive, and the food was excellent both in taste and presentation. Our group was most definitely impressed and honored by your hospitality to us. Also, please thank the ladies for the beautiful lei. You should be very proud of members of your Tongan community in the Euless 2nd Ward who represent outstanding principles to teach and give guidance to their youth and to help one another in having a good quality of life in their community. I look forward to our next meeting with your group to talk about future activities and projects with the city and the Tongan community. Once again, thank you so much for your hospitality. The goodwill it creates will do much good toward bettering our city for all of us. Sincer y, H. Kay dbey Assista City Manager /bn cc: Tom Hart, City Manager 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817i685-1400 . Metro 817/267-4403 , FAx 817i685-1416 June 7, 1993 WUN f 1 1993 Tom Hart n� City Manager/City of Euless City Euless 201 N Ector Euless, Texas 76039 Dear Tom Hart: We, the Tongan Leaders have successfully met, which was the third time within the last two [2] Months, to discussed and formed the committee which we have promoted to you in our previous meeting, we have called these brethren into action, to focuss on the needs and Welfare of our Tongan community. We have formed an executive committee out of 8 [Religious Leaders] and they have voted for a Committee Chair Person or President to conduct the affairs of the community,and Bishop Tony A. Fonua was honored with the majority of the votes, and the second to him which is the the Vice Chair - Person was Amelia Sivi Finau which we were both present at the meeting we had with your people at the City hall, we have also formed outside the Exec/Committee,Secretaries, Clerks, and a Treasury Committee on whom they will organized the records keeping stewardship and Finance purposes of this Community. Mr. Hart, out of the Executive Committee, we have formed eight [8] extra little committees, which are as follows: 1. Educational Committee, 2. Public Relation, 3. Service Committee, 4.Cultural Comm, 5.Activity Comm, 6. Comm/Development Comm, 7. Human Relation Comm, 8. Employment Comm, and all these Committees one of the members of the Executive Committee is a Chair -Person to each little Committee ,which their responsibilities is to meet with each committee and bring their needs to the Exec/Committee to be approved, and then proceed with their various Activities. Mr. Hart, we feel that we are fortunate enough to have this great opportunity to establish our Tongan Society, here in this Great City of Euless, and raised our Children with confidence, knowing our basics and our Standards,Freedom and Cultures to live and abide by the Rules and Regulations of our Society. We do love this Great City, and love to work and affiliated with such great people as you are, it is here,where we built our Tomorrow,and it is here, where we laid our Foundations for a greater futures. We are now looking forward to Meet with You at your convenient, to discuss and built a better Relationship between our People, and our Cultures. Re tful ours; Tore. F ua [ Bishop ] ry Yle� !Received Tongan Community and Society 209 Skyway Dr Euless, Tx 76040. June 22,1993 Mrs. Kay Godbey Assist/City Manager City of Euless 201 N Ector 76039 Dear Mrs.Godbey: JUN 2 4 1993 City of Euless A couple of weeks ago, I have send a letter stating, that we have already met with our Committee Members and discuss matters that could unitedly build our Society and the Tongan Community in this Area.I have also acknowledged them of the upcoming meeting, in which you will arranged, and we will be notify later for further arrangements. We do look forward for this meeting, which hopefully the Leaders from every Tongan Churches will attend and recieve direct infor- mations from the City Officials, such as You, there are many with in our own Committee, that has doubt in their mind, about the facts of establishing this Society/Community, which they think it was an Idea only from us, and We had established it by us, which we had done it with no Authorizations from the City of Euless. I know that this meeting will be benefitted us all, and we will be striving to do the best we can for the benefit of our community Members, no matter who they are. We do look forward for this meeting,and hope that we will be of any help or assist the building of our Great City, Euless for a better Tomorrow. We're mindful of the Situation, but striving for the best of Us All, by working together to solve problems with -in Us, and proceed with greater confidence. We are now ready to meet with you in your convinient, please advise us for any further information. Si c r y/Yo �Y Toady Fonua ( Committee Chairman) cc: Mr. Tom Hart (City Manager ) T H E C I T Y O F EULESS June 28, 1993 Mr. Tony Fonua 209 Skyway Drive Euless, TX 76040 Dear Mr. Fonua: I have received your letter dated June 22, and appreciate your continued interest. I will be contacting you soon to set up a meeting with members of the Tongan Community. Sincerely, H. Kay odbey Assistant City Manager bn 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 o Metro 817/267-4403 - FAX 817/685-1416 34S P01 From the deskof• .�-RH Tie Pt incess Safote-Pilolevu ?hie Hon. Mrs. Ma uCupekotofa rlyuita The Tonga Consulate General 360 Post Street Suite 604 San Francisco CA 94108. 19th. October 1993. Dear.Mayor Saleh, City of Euless I am writing in response to .your very kind invitaion to my husband -and I to attend the luncheon, at the City Hall Administration Building on Friday October 22nd 1"993:.' I regret,tq inform you, that due to circumstances beyond our control,;our visit to your city of Euless has unfrotunately had to be postponed._ I would therefore like to.express, on behalf of my husband and I, our 'sincere apologies to you and to the members of the Euless City Council for the undue inconvenience which will be caused by the sudden postponement of our visit. My husbpLnd and I have been very much looking forward to making our fir,st.,visit to Texas, and to meeting you and ydur colleagues as well,As members of the Tongan community. It is our fervent hope, that our visit can take place in the near future: Once again, please accept our apologies, Yours'sincerely, H.R.H.Princess Salote-Pilolevu Tuita. CSQ DISTRIBUTED ON -/9, To, le; ., ..W. .., a .. .:.., T H E C I T Y O F ULESS October 8, 1993 Princess Salote Pilolevu Tuita Tonga Consulate 360 Post Street, Suite 604 San Francisco, CA 94108 Dear Princess Tuita: Mary Lib Saleh MA YOR The City of Euless is honored that you have selected our city to visit October 21 through 24, 1993. The Tongan community is an important part of our city, and we look forward to your visit which will recognize our Tongan community so properly. We will look forward to meeting you on Thursday, October 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the City of Euless Midway Recreation Center. As you are escorted to the Midway Recreation Center, we will await your arrival with the Tongan representatives. We cordially invite you and Ambassador Tuita to a luncheon in your honor on Friday, October 22, at our City Hall Administration Building. The Euless City Council and their spouses will gather to meet you and to learn more of the Tongan culture from you at 11:30 a.m. with lunch to be served at 12:00 noon. We look forward to your visit to our city and our special luncheon celebration on Friday, October 22. If you have questions, you may contact Susan Crim, City Secretary, at 817-685- 1419. Sincerely, Y%YaWp3� Mary Lib Saleh Mayor MLS/JH/bn 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-1400 � Metro 817/267-4403 e FAX 817/685-1416 5� OCT-06-93 THU 21 :36 ./1 Y -SA Lo TI �{- /ti2AdLu Ko To F4 (tl1 Tf TONGA CONSOLATE 360 POST ST. SUITE 604 SAN FRANSICO, CALIFORNIA 94108 PHONE : (41.5) 781--0365 FAX : (415) 781---3964 ATTENTION: PAUL KATOA FORM : JOSHUA T. SAA.FI P. 01 This Leter Sent to: City Council Tom Hart Joe Hennig Susan Crim Gary McKamie Rep. Carolyn Park October 8, 1993 Councilman Charles Miller City of Euless 201 N. Ector Drive Euless, TX 76039 Dear Charlie: EULESS T H E C I T Y O F Mary Lib Saleh MA YOR The City of Euless has been honored to have been selected as a location for a visit by Tongan Princess Tuita and her husband, Tongan Ambassador Tuita. The Tongan community will celebrate their visit with several different functions, and we have been requested to participate in three of the events. Princess Tuita will arrive at DFW Airport on Thursday, October 21, 1993, and will proceed by escorted motorcade to the Midway Recreation Center at 1:00 p.m. We will be participating in the formal welcome. You are encouraged to be present to observe the Mayor's welcome to the Princess and the Ambassador. Friday, October 22, at 11:30 p.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m., in the large conference room in Building A, the City will host a luncheor to honor the Princess and Ambassador. This will be a simple affair limited to our council and staff and their spouses. Please try to attend this important luncheon to honor the Princess. The Tongan community has asked the city officials to be their guests for a traditional Tongan celebration on Saturday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Midway Recreation Center. We have also been asked to invite other citizens of the H-E-B area to join us in this celebration. We plan to extend the invitation to the Hurst and Bedford councils, H-E-B ISD Board, and the H-E-B Chamber of Commerce Board and their guests. The Tongans expect a large group and are honored that we will be participating in their celebration. This will be a busy„time for the staff, especially the recreation staff, but a very worthwhile effort to strengthen the bond with the Tongan community. I look forward to seeing you at these events. Please communicate your plans to Susan Crim, City Secretary, or Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary, at 685-1434 by October 18. Sincerely, Mary Lib Saleh Mayor MLS/JH/bn 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039-3595 817/685-140o , Metro 817i267-4403 ° FAX 817/685-1416 Tongan Community 209 Skyway Dr Euless, Tx 76040. Mr. Tom Hart City Manager/City 201 N Ector Euless, TX 76039 Dear Mr. Hart : and Society of Euless June 22,1993 0 JUN 2 4 1993 City Of Eu less A couple of weeks ago, I have send a letter stating, that we have already met with our Committee Members and discuss matters that could unitedly build our Society and the Tongan Community in this Area.I have also acknowledged them of the upcoming meeting, in which you will arranged, and we will be notify later for further arrangements. We do look forward for this meeting, which hopefully the Leaders from every Tongan Churches will attend and recieve direct infor- mations from the City Officials, such as You, there are many with in our own Committee, that has doubt in their mind, about the facts of establishing this Society/Community, which they think it was an Idea only from us, and We had established it by us, which we had done it with no Authorizations from the City of Euless. I know that this meeting will be benefitted us all, and we will be striving to do the best we can for the benefit of our community Members, no matter who they are. We do look forward for this meeting,and hope that we will be of any help or assist the building of our Great City, Euless for a better Tomorrow. We're mindful of the Situation, but striving for the best of Us All, by working together to solve problems with -in Us, and proceed with greater confidence. We are now ready to meet with you in your convinient, please advise us for any further information. Sin erel Yo*((Committee To . Zonu Chairman) cc: Mrs. Godbey (Assist/City Mngr)