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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 81 1986
CALL TO ORDER
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A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:07 p.m.,
on Tuesday, April 8, 1985, in the Council. Chambers of the Euless Municipal
Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro -Tem Glenn D.
Walker and Councilmemibers Robert Pippin, and .Ron. St.i_rnfe.l °s;. Bob Eden, and
Carolyn Park were absent.
Staff Members Present
W.M. Sustaire, City Manager
Bob McFarland, City Attorney
Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager
Kay Rainey, City Secretary
Jean Wilson, Deputy City Secretary
James Knight, City Engineer
Jim iiickerson, Director of Finance
Lynn Shackelford, Director of Administrative Services
Visitors
Mate Barber
Julie Howard
Mr & Mrs. Ray Ozebek
Betty Fuller
Peter Staks
and other interested parties.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager, Tom Hart led the pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1986, were approved as written.
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OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 1: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 879 FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86-04
Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 879, for
Zoning Case No. 86 -04, a request. of Mike Kornegay for a change of zoning on
Tract 3L, 3. Groves Survey, A -599, totaling 1.722 acres of land, from its
present zoning of C-2 to L -1, located east of Raider Drive, south and adjacent
to S.H. 10 and north of South Pipeline Road.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Aves: Messrs. Pippin, Walker., and St.ernfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE
Mr. St.ernfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance concerning sign
variances to the City's sign ordinance, relative to providing City Council
approval of exceptions upon certain circumstances as to distance separation
between pole and ground signs.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, and Walker
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE
Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance concerning the
abandonment. of Millican Street right -of -way, located between S.H. 10 and
proposed Alexander Lane.
Mr. Sternfeis seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ste:rnfeis, and Pippin
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION BY BETTY FULLER
Ms. Betty Fuller was present and presented a certificate to Mayor Pro -Tem Glenn.
Walker for his help as a judge at the HEB School. District Spelling Bee. Ms.
Fuller stated that '-r. Walker had done a fine job that was very much
appreciated.
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ITEM 5: OFFICIAL CANVASS FOR THE CITY OF EULESS GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL
5, 1986
Mr. Howard Wilkinson, election judge was present and ask Mayor Samuels to
announce the election results as they were presented to him by Mr. Wilkinson,
for Places 1 and 5.
Mayor Samuels announced the following:
PLACE 1:
Ray Ozebek received a total. of 401 votes,
Walt Smith received a total of 321 votes.
PLACE 5:
Ron Sternfels received a total of 470 votes.
Miscellaneous write -in votes were received as follows: Larry Tngrarr3 -- 4 votes
for Place 1; Larry Mick - 1 vote for Place 1; Ron Tipton -- 1 vot-.e. for Place 1;
Joe Hurst. - 2 votes for Place 1; Joe Hurst - 1 votes for Place 3; Brian Nelson. --
1 vote for Place 3; Larry Mix - 1 vote for Place 3; Larry Ingram - 64 votes for
Place 5; Sue Volaw -- 1 vote for Place 5; Ron Tipton - 1. vote for. Place 5; Larry
Mick - 1 vote for Place 5; Ron. Pippin - 3 votes for Place 5; Kim Hill - 1 vote
for Place 5; William Archer - 2 votes for Place 5; Cary Lewis - 1 vote for Place
5; David Massey - 1 vote for Place 5; Jimmy Draper - 1 vote for Place 5; James
Smith - 1 vote for Place 5; Gary Deico - 1 vote for Place 5; N.M. Delco - 1 vote
for Place 5; Charles Sexton - 1 vote for Place 5; jack Price - 1 vote for Place
5; Lisa Brisco - 1 vote for Place 5; Francis LaFerney -- 1 vote for Place 5;
Marvis Carol - 2 votes for Place 5; David Coffer - 1 vote for Place 5; Dale
Mucky - 1 vote for Place 5.
Mayor Samuels expressed the City Council's appreciation for Howard and Dorothy
Wilkinson and the election clerks who assisted with their time in conducting the
election.
Mr, Pippin moved to accept the results of the April. 5, 1986, election for Places
1 and 5 as presented.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
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ITEM 5: OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY BOB MC FARLkND FOR TWFO COUNCILMEMBERS
Bob McFarland administered the following Oath of Office to Ray Ozebek,
Counc.ilraember Place 1; and Ron Sternfels, Council:merber Place 5: I (name) do
solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the
office of (title) of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and
of this State; and I furthermore solemnly swear. (or affirm), that I have not
directly nor indirectly, paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor
promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public
office or employment, as a reward. for the giving or withholding a vote at the
election at which 1: was elected. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th
day of April, 1986.
ITEM 7: SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM
City Attorney, Bob McFarland, advised the Council that. the City Charter states
that a Mayor Pro - -Teri must be selected at the first regular Council meeting after
the General Election is held on the first. Saturday in April.
Mr. Sternfels moved to table this item until the next regular Council meeting on
April 22, 1986, when Mr. Eden and Mrs. Park could be present.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Walker moved to nominate Carolyn Park as the City's Mayor Pro -Tem.
Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, and Ozebek
Mr. Sternfels asked what will happen. if Mrs. Park. does not want the position of
Mayor Pro-Tem. Mayor Samuels answered that she could :resign if she did not want
to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem, just as she could resign from the Council. if she did
not want to serve. Mr. Sternfels added that he was just. curious about her
alternatives. Mr. McFarland confirmed that if the motion carries, she is
elected the Mayor Pro -Tem. If at any time she chooses to not accept or to
resign that position, she can do so, in which event the office would become
vacant and would then be filled by the Council.
Ayes: Mr. Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
Mayor Samuels explained that the City of Hurst has a Councilperson serve as
Mayor Pro-Tem on a quarterly basis, so each year four of the Counci_lmembers
serve in that capacity. Mr. McFarland said that Euless could do that, but the
Councilperson serving as Mayor Pro-Tem would have to voluntarily resign and
allow the next person to be appointed.
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TTFMS 8 & 9: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 86 -02 AND ZONING CASE NO. 86 -03
Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing
for Zoning Case No 86-02, a request of Richard Eramblett for a change of zoning
on Tract 1C, J. Groves Survey, A-599, totaling 9.3323 acres of land, from its
present zoning of C-2 to CUD/R-4, located east and adjacent to Bell. Hi Addition,
south and adjacent to West Pipeline Road and north of S.H, 10.
Mayor Samuels also opened the public hearing for Zoning Case. No, 86-03, a
request of Richard Brarbiett for a change of zoning on Tracts 1D1 and IU1A, J.
Groves Survey, A -599 totaling 5,8409 acres of land, from its present zoning of
CUD (R -4) to C-2, located east of Bell Hi Addition, south of W. Pipeline Road
and north and adjacent to S.H. 10.
Mr. Scott Klein was present representing Mr. Bramblett. He explained the
proposed project to the Council. He stated that there would be 454 units,
one -story units on Pipeline, one-story units (12 per acre) on the west property
line, that there would be a seven -foot masonry screening wail, landscaping and
irrigation, and that there would be no access to West Pipeline from the project.
Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents to speak concerning this
request. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to speak
concerning this request. There being none, he asked if there were questions or
comments from the Council. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the public
hearings closed.
Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case Nos. 86 -02 and 86 -03, in accordance with
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the letter of Rod
Tyler, Senior Planner, dated .February 28, 1986,
Mr, Ozebek seconded the motion.
Avers: Messrs, Walker, Ozebek, and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ID SIGN ARCHITECTURAL
CONTRACTS
Mr. Ozebek moved. to authorize. the City Manager to sign architectural contracts
subject to the City Attorney's review of the documents with any revisions he
deems necessary.
Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Sternfels, and Walker
Nays: None
Mayor. Samuels declared the motion carried,
ITEM 11: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ACTIVITIES
Mayor Samuels advised that this item would be postponed until the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
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ITEM 12: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he had nothing to report.
ITEM 13: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
1) City Engineer James Knight reported that the Collins Drive construction
start had been delayed due to delivery of materials and that this delay may lead
to a request of time extension
2) He further reported that the Texas State Highway Department had delivered a
set of plans to his office for F.M. 157 between Highway 10 and Highway 183, that
the island would be modified and would be changed to include a center left. turn
lane. He advised the Council that they were welcome to come by his office if
they wished to review those plans. He also advised that bids would be received
in August, 1986.
CATS
A) Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager, commended the Sesquicentennial. Committee,
the Police Department, and the Parks Department. on their efforts and good work
before and during the parade and the hostage. situation.
B) Mr. Susta :i.re advised the Council that Sgt. Westmoreland was doing well after
surgery, that the bone structure was rebuilt, that there was no permanent damage
anticipated, and that there would be a long recovery period. He stated. that he.
felt. Julia Wakeley and Betty Yarbrough had done an outstanding job In
coordinating the Sesquicentennial Parade and he felt they should be recognized
by the.. Council
C) Mayor Samuels ask the City Secretary to order plaques to be given to Julia
Wakeley, Betty Yarbrough, Bob Phillips and his crew, Jann Lynch and anyone else
who had taken part in coordinating the Sesquicentennial Parade to be presented
to these people from the Council at a future Council meeting.
0) Mr. Ozebek stated that it was good to be back on the. Council, that he felt
the Sesquicentennial Parade was a success, and that he felt it was a shame that
there was not more press coverage due to the hostage situation that was taking
place. at the same time as the parade on Saturday, April 5th.
E) Mr. Sustai re advised the Council that filming was still going on for Euless
History and that he was to be interviewed. He further stated that the films
would be kept in the Library for educational purposes.
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8.50 p.m.
Harold D. Samuels, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kay Rainey, City Secretary/
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