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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR. MEETING OF THIS EULESS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 1987 CALL TO ORDER .A regular meeting of the Euless City Council 8.07 p.m., on Tuesday, August 25, 1987, in the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold E. were Councilmembers Ray Ozebek, Ron Sternfels, and Mayor Pro Ten Glenn 1). Walker. Staff Members Present was called to order at Council Chambers of the Samuels. Those present Carolyn Park, Bob Eden, W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Tom Hart., Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary Bob McFarland, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Jim Hickerson, Finance Director Lynn Shackelford, Director- of Administrative Services Jean Harris, Administrative. Secretary Steven P. Norwood, Administrative Assistant Visitors Lloyd Johnson Billy F. Owens Barbara Case Rita & C. E. Merritt. Bill. Tyler M. M. Stephens Roy Power Jack Harris Marvin Arthur Peter Staks and ether interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Bob Eden led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold. Samuels. 1987-177 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 - Page Two ITEM NO. 1; PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS Mayor Samuels presented a ten-year pin to Danny Phillips, Lieutenant, eutenant, Fire Department, He also presented a thirty-year pin to W. M. Sustaire, City Manager. Mayor Samuels explained that this was the first thirty-year pin to be presented and extended his and the City Council's thanks and appreciation for these employees' hard work and years with the City. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 941 Mr. Eden moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 941, amending Ordinance No. 347, same being the Comprehensive Zoning Code of the City of Euless to amend the side yard and location of accessory building requirements for Mobile Home Districts. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY MR. MARTIN V. CASE, ' "JR. Mr. Case was present request ing an update concerning the flooding along Sulphur Branch in Morr:i.sdale Estates. Mayor Samuels advised that he had met with Mayor Dodson of Bedford and that a letter would be sent to the Corps of Engineers from the City of Bedford requesting assistance in that area. Mr. Sustaire advised that he had met with City Managers from both Hurst and Bedford, that they had toured the flood area, and that they seemed receptive and :interested in eliminating the problem. He further advised that Hurst had already mailed their letter to the Corps of Engineers concerning this problem. Mr. McFarland stated that he had met with the Regional. Engineer of the Texas Highway Department and that the Engineer seemed to have a good attitude. toward the problem and that he (Mr, McFarland) would. coordinate with Mr. Case and the Highway Department in asking for assistance in solving this flood problem. Mr. McFarland asked James Knight to send a copy of the lastest drainage report to Mr. Hardy at the Highway Department. 1987 --178 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 - Page. Three NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AND PLANS - P -87 -09 Mr. Gary Hanson, Washington & Associates, Inc., engineer on the project_, was present and stated that there were no prospective businesses at this time that would be moving into the development, but that in the first phase there is a convenience store and an engine repair shop. Mr. Eden. moved to approve combined preliminary and final Mat and plans for. P-87-09 in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT - P- 87 -11. Mrs. Park moved to approve P- 87 -11, a request of Euless Main & Harwood Association, Joint Venture, to place on file a new preliminary plat of Tract 1, Ray Shelton /Century Plaza Addition, totaling 8,5356 acres.;_. generally located east and adjacent to Euless North .Main Street and north and adjacent to E. Harwood Road in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Ozebek, and Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: PUBLIC BEARING - P-87-12 Mayor Samuels exlained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for P °87 --12, a request. of Bonnie Sue Bell, to replat Lot 2, Block 1, Sizemore Estates into Lot 2A--R (northern lot) and 2B -R (southern lot), Block 1, Sizemore Estates, totaling 1.75 acres; generally located approximately 400 feet north of East Huitt, on the east side of the 400 Block of South Mail; Street, Ms, Jack Harris, Century 21 - Mike Bowman, was present and stated that Mr. Arthur was purchasing this property with no plans for development at this time; but was requesting this plat change. She further stated that Mr. Arthur was present if the Council had questions concerning this request. 1987 -179 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 - Page Four Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Walker roved to approve P-87-12, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Eden, Sternfels, and Mrs, Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: PUBLIC SING - ZC -87 -11 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Case 87-11, a request of Brat ms ice Cream Store for a specific use permit for increased sign area of a general business sign in a C -2 Zone on Lot 1, Block A, Main Centre Addition, totaling 0.715 acres generally located at 305 N. Main Street across from Town Creek Drive intersection. Mr, Bill Tyler, Vice President of Er:aums, was present and explained to the Council that the usual 134 square foot "Braums" sign was being requested, He stated. that they had used the same sign for 25 years and he felt they should not be asked to decrease the size since they were going te..be on...a.busy street with. other similar businesses. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents. There being none, Mayor Samuels asked if there were questions or discussion of the Council, There being none he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Eden moved to approve Zoning Case 87 -11 in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. .1987 --1S0 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August. 25, 1987 - Page Five ITEM NO, 8: CONSIDERATION OF PLAT EXTENSION There. was no one present concerning the request of Creenlands Development Corporation N.V., for a plat extension for Greenland's Square Addition for one year, to obtain the necessary financing for the purpose of development of the subject property. Mr. Sternfels moved to deny this request: since Greenlands Development Corporation N.V. had already been granted a six-month request in March of 1987. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Eden, Ozebek, and Mrs. Park Nays; None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance providing certain minimum standards for regulating the installation of electrical wiring and apparatus in the City of Euless; providing certain definitions, adopting certain electrical codes; creating the office of electrical inspector and defining the electrical installations, construction and repair; requiring electrical licenses and job permits and providing fees for the :issuance thereof. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes; Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the contract agreement between the Tarrant. County Rural Fire Prevention District ill and the City of Euless, for fire and ambulance service for the year of December 1, 1986 through November 30, 1987. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Walker, Eden, and Ozebek Nays; None Mayor Samuels declared. the motion carried. 1987-181 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 - Page Six ITBt4 NO. 11: PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for the proposed budget of the City of Euless for Fiscal. Year 1987 -88 presented by Assistant City Manager, Tom hart., acting for the. City as a proponent. Mr. Hart explained that the budget had experienced a downturn and that a number of cuts had been made. He further stated that the total 1987 -88 budget would be $16.8 million, representing a one percent increase over the 1986 -87 budget, with. the beginning balance being somewhat .lower than in the past. He presented the fallowing figures for consideration: Total General Fund Revenues $9,912,986 Total Water/ Sewer Fund Revenues $6,877,696 Total General Fund Expenditures $9,910,466 Total Water /Sewer Fund Expenditures ..<.. >$6,857,969 It was brought out that the City's bond rating is presently Al and A +; that the long term debt service is $1,388,000 for revenue and $13 -14 million actual for general and water and sewer combined. Mr. Hart stated that he felt the City is on the move back up; that this decrease in building permits and taxes is just. temporary. He further stated that he felt Euless has a bright future. Mr. Billy Owens stated he felt the City staff was doing, a .good. ioh. Mr. Martin V. Case, Jr< stated he would like to see "Shop Euless" in the next Mayor's Newsletter, to encourage Euless citizens to shop and eat within our City to help increase revenue < Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion of the Council or audience. There being none, Mayor Samuels closed the public. hearing. ITEM NO 12: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR. ADOPTION OF 1987-88 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading or an ordinance adopting the 1987 °88 Fiscal Year budget as presented by the City staff. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1 987 -1 82 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 ° Page Seven ITEM NO. 13: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF 1987 TAX ROLL Mr. Sternfels moved to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting the 1987 tax roll as presented by the Tax Assessor - Collector on August 11, 1987. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF 1987 TAX RATE Mr. Walker moved to set the 1987 tax rate at $.44. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Messrs. Eden. and Walker explained that they had hoped to hold the tax rate at $.43 for another year, but that the use of the City's reserve funds had caused the need for a tax increase. Mr. Eden also expressed his feelings concerning the good job the staff had been doing and that he felt they had been conservative with the City's budget. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Sustaire advised the Council that he would be out of town for two weeks, ITEM NO. 16: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. :sir. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 87-655, changing the City Council meeting time from 8:00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m, from April through October to coincide with Central. Daylight. Savings Time. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Ozebek, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1987-1S3 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 - Page Eight ITEM NO. 17: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT Ms, Rainey stated she had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 18: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT A) Mrs. Park moved to approve change order No 1 on S. H. 360 utility adjustment contract in accordance" with the recommendation of the City Engineer. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Ozebek, Eden, Walker, and Sternfel.s Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. B) Mayor Samuels raised a question concerning Triland and the funding to finish Bear Creek Parkway. It was brought out that Triland. had agreed to make contributions to the C:i.t.y since escrow had not been required along Harwood Road; however, Triland's property was being foreclosed on and this agreement would not be carried out. C) .Tarries Knight reported that the City of Bedford had plans for improving Harwood Road, but that conflicts with water lines in Euless had surfaced, He stated that bids would be received to correct the problems concerning those improvements. Il) James Knight reported that Trinity River Authority was in the process of upgrading Boyd Branch sanitary sewer outfall system. ITEM NO. 19: CITY COUNCIL'S REPORTS Mr. Ster°.nfel.s advised the Counc :i.l that he had received a letter concerning signs on utility poles. He expressed concern for the continuous garage sale at 202 South Main Street, and asked that the City staff check for permits at this location. He further asked Chat the ordinance concerning garage sales be changed so that each address within the City is allowed only two permits each year. Mr. Sternfeis also requested that the City check businesses for tax certificates and have the. State Comptroller send us a copy of the Euless businesses that have a tax number to assure they are paying sales taxes. 1987-184 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 25, 1987 - Page Nine ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. ATTEST: Kay Rainey;ICity, Secretary APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Myor