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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-24MINUTES OE A. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EU.t E S CITY C;Ol-JNCIL ON AUGUST 24, 1982 CALL TO ORDER 1.982 -148 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called t o order at 8 :10 P,M„ Tuesday, August 24. 1982, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilmembers present were Mayor Pro Tern Willie e Mae McCormick. and Councilmen Robert Pippin and Bob Eden. Councilmen Glenn Walker and Ron Sternfels were absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland; City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary James R. F-l.ickerson; Director of Finance Visitors John Deithloff Carmen Deithloff Mrs. M. C. Boardway Daniel D. Morgan, Jr. Note Anderson Jeannette Czekai Frank Douglass Vernon Monroe Don w'a drip J. W. Mosier Neal Adams Harold Wright Jenny Dorsey Marcy Wright Linda K. MacKeness James D. Harrison Chuck Mahoney Judi Faurot L'irgie Mahoney Sonja Adams Harold V . Montgomery. Dick Moorhead Avis Harrison Donna Stovall 1982 -149 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 24, 1982 -- Page Two INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on August 14, 1982, were approved as written. ITEM I: SECOND AND FINAL. L READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 711 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance N O. 711, authorizing and allowing updated service credits .to employees and retirees from the City of Euless with the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin and Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM.-. 11: PRF.SF.NTATION OF SERVICE PIN TO CITY MANAGER Mayor" Samuels stated that W. M. Sustaire, City Manager, has been employed with the City since August 12, 1957. Mr. Sustaire was the first police chief for the City of Euless, later became the Director of Public Safety, and in 1974 was appointed City Manager. The Mayor and City Council commended Mr. Sustaire for a fog well done, and presented him with his 25-year Service .Pin. Mr. Sustaire was the first City employee to receive a 25-year piss. 1.98 2-1.50 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -• August 24, .1983 - Page Three ITEM E<M Ili: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY TRAILWOOD HOMEOWNERS Mr, Neal Adams, 201 Trailwood Drive, Euless, represented a group of Trailwood Addition homeowners who had submitted a petition to the Euless City. Council in support of an engineering study to review possible means of rectifying the storm drainage problems related to Trailwood Addition, as well as the balance of the City of -€ uless, and who also pledged support of a bond election to meet the obligations of rectifying any needs identified in the engineering study. The water drainage had adversely affected his neighbors and friends in the area, and they had proceeded in a positive way to seek a remedy for the situation. There were 150 homeowners in Trailwood Addition, with 195 signatures on the petition submitted, These signatures represented 120 hones, which was approximately 80% of the addition. Mr. John Deithloff, 300 Trailwood Drive, explained specific situations where there had been a problem, He outlined that the water drainage situation was caused by excessive rain water flowing down Shadow Lane, T imberlane, Summit. Ridge, and both ends of Trailwood Drive. The water was generated at high points and midpoints along these streets, and gained momentum and volume as the water approached the inlets at low points The water flowed down streets so rapidly that the storm: sewer inlets and collectors were not able to adequately accept the necessary volume of water, As a result, water flowed over lots, knocked down fences, and entered garages and homes. The lack of curb gutters on Live Oak .Lane also contributed to the ;problem. He urged the City to engage an engineering study to seek remedies for the situation. Mr. Jim Harrison, 50.E Trailwood Drive, addressed the fact that Little Bear Creek created a water problem. He expressed the opinion that if the creek were cleaned out, it would largely eliminate water problems in Trailwood Addition. He pointed out that the creek which runs parallel to Shenandoah Drive posed a problem, since there was no place for the excess water to flow, He mentioned that even if these two creeks were in good c ondition, there would be a need for an annual maintenance program Mr. Eden moved to authorize the City Manager to have a compre- hensive drainage study done to evaluate flooding and water drainage throughout the City of Euless, This would include an evaluation of creeks and water drainage inlets in the various additions of the City. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes; Messrs. Eden and Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1 982 -151. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 24, 1982 - Page Four ITEM IV: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for review of proposed uses of revenue sharing .funds for fiscal year 1982-83. Director of Finance, James R. Hickerson, reviewed the proposed uses of Revenue Sharing Funds as follows: $50,500 for the Library's computer .system conversion; S61,0QQ for police vehicles; $81,804 for Parks Department heavy equipment and rebuilding of restroom facilities; $16,000 for Water Distribution System for the purchase of two vehicles. Mr. Pippin pointed out that these funds are generally used to supplement the City budget with expenditures that normally do not recur over a five year period. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any proponents for the proposed uses of Revenue Sharing Funds. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the Council. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. (City Secretary's Notation: The meeting now proceeded to ITEM VI.) 1982 -152 Euless City Council Re ular Meeting - August 24, 1982 - Page ITEM V1: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for consideration of the budget for the City of Euless for fiscal year 1982 -83. Finance Director Jarrles R. Hickerson presented the data for consid- eration of the budget proposal. $2,339,635 Ad Valorem Tax $ 235,000 Fines and Forfeitures 100,000 Licenses and Permits S 243,275 Revenue from Other Agencies 615,00O Interest, Inspections, Other Revenues 187,283 Revenue Sharing Funds S 443,042 Beginning Balance 53,612,025 Water and Sewer 750,000 Mixed Beverage and Sales Tax S 640,000 Franchise Tax 59,165, ?f0 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $1,392,110 General and Administrative 52,517.019 Public Safety $ 734,306 Public Works W 677,983 Parks and Recreation $ 187,283 Revenue Sharing $3,656,5;9 Water and Sewer $9,165,260 , TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES A visitor asked what percentage this budget had increased over last !fear's budget. Mr. Hickerson answered that it was about twelve and one-half percent rr.ore, with the major or'tion being attributed to building rna.intenance. 1'C also included a five to seven percent salary increase for employees, Mayor Samuels added there was the expense of the new fire station, but also was the revenue derived from the fire service contract with the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Samuels also explained that the tax rolls had not been provided so some figures refight change. A discussion was had concerning the Tax Appraisal District, exemptions, and appraisals. The City Attorney explainer some aspects of property appraisals conducted by the new tax district. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the budget, There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the budget. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the Council. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August ?1:, 1982 T Page. Six ITEM V: PUBLIC HEARING 1982 -153 (City .Secretary's Notation: The meeting now returned to ITEM ) Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing for consideration of a water rate increase for the City of Euless, City Engineer James Knight presented the reports, figures, and data available. He explained how he arrived at the figures presented to the City Council. Mr, Knight advised that with the current four-tier rate structure, the City Would be approximately $200,000 short in revenues for pay for the purchase of water during she 1982 --83 fiscal year. This was based on the best available population and water sales figures. Mayor Samuels stated this Public - Hearing was actually a continuation of an earlier public hearing; that the City Council would not make a decision tonight, but wanted to receive citizen input regarding the subject, The last water rare increase was in 1977-78. There was a sewer rate increase in 1980, with the present rate being rig set at 90%,, of the water usage up to a maximum of 12,000 gallons. Members of the audience inquired about sewer rates and the rate structure was explained to them by the City; Engineer, It was clarified that the water and sewer system had not been supported in the past by ad valorem tax revenue, but had always been self-supporting. Mayor Samuels pointed out that the City payed more per gallon for the treatment of wastewater than it did for the purchase of fresh water. Ms. Jeannette C rekaj, 1410 Aransas, Euless, stated she objected to the water increase due to the affect it would have on persons with fixed incomes. She felt the City could eliminate some government waste, and stated the City Council allowed the utilities to continually increase, The City Attorney explained to her that the City Council did not set, nor allow the other utilities to .increase He outlined the actions available to cities and informed her of what the City had done in an effort to keep the other utilities down, Mr. Sustaire remarked that the City itself had to pay a higher rate than did citizens for its utilities. Mr. Pippin remarked that the higher water user should not receive a discount, as it is set out in the present rate structure. Mrs, McCormick advised that in the future the water and sewer utilities will be as large as the electric bills. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any proponents for the issue. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the issue. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the Council, There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. 1982-j.54 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 24, 192 - Page Seven ITEM VII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report iTE 1 VIII: CITY Y i NC- INF. i_ R'S 'REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Count- :ii, the meeting was adjourned at RJ:25 P.M. APPROVED: Harold D. Samuek, Mayor ATTEST: Kb.y Rte£ e'v, City Secr ..t sy°•, /