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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 1987 CALL TO ORDER 1987 -202 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7 :05 p.m., on Tuesday, October 13, 1987, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present. were Councilt:3erbers Ron St.ernfel s, Carolyn Park, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn 1). Walker, and Bob Eden. Councilmember Ray Ozebek was absent. Mayor Samuels advised that Mr. Ozebek had recently had surgery, but was at home and doing well. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Kay Rainey, City Secretary Bob McFarland, City Attorney Jean Harris, Administrative Secretary Visitors Bob and Karen Sierra Al and Sharon Elam Billy P. Glen Kay and Wayne Weirick Donna Hooker Leo N. Neal Francino Ruiz Massoud Alimian I. C. Henderson Tony Iran and other interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilwoman Carolyn Park. 1987 -203 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 13, 1987 - Page Two NEW BUSINESS ITEK NO 1: PUBLIC REARING - ZC -87 -14 Mayor Samuels advised the audience that the request of Concepts, Inc.. , for a change of zoning on Tract 4A, A.M. Downing Survey, A -415, from its present zoning of C -2 (Community Business District) , to C -2 with SP (Special Permit) for an Integrated Treatment Center for the care and treatment of substance abuse patients, being 8.276 acres generally located at 1102 West Euless Boulevard, had been withdrawn. ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Mr. Massoud Aiimian, Executive Vice President, was present concerning this request of Mr. Ali Safavi to operate taxicab service within the corporate limits of the City of Euless, Texas, under the name of Express Taxi, Inc. He stated that Mr. Safavi, President had a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and that he (Mr. Ali:ni.an) had a degree in Business Administration. He further stated that the drivers of Express Taxi would be fingerprinted and a background check would he done on each of them prior to their employment. Mr. McFarland advised Mr. Massoud that the original Certificate of Insurance and a $250.00 fee must be filed with. the City Secretary before a. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity could be issued. Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the issuance of a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Mr. Ali Safavi, President of Express Taxi,, Inc., upon receipt of the original Certificate of Insurance and the $250.00 fee. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY KAY WEIRICK Mrs. Kay Weirick was present concerning temporary sign variances and changes to the sign ordinance. She stated she had requested an off-premise sign through the zoning department and was advised that the City's ordinance did not allow for off-premise signs. She requested that the Council look at off-premise signs versus banners on cars in front of businesses.. Mayor Samuels advised Mrs. Weirick that. the City's zoning ordinance would be. reviewed in this regard and thanked her for her interest and input. 1987 -204 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting October 13, 1987 - Page Three ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance. amending Section 16 -22, entitled "Water Deposits" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, to authorize refund of water security deposits upon terms and conditions established through appropriate resolution or minute order of the City Council of the City of Euless. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. TTPII NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mrs. Park moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 14, "Traffic," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, by the addition to Article VI, "Pedestrians," of a section prohibiting the use of roadways and right-of-ways for the purpose of soliciting rides, contributions, employment or business, or for distributing handbills. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. Park, Messrs. Eden, Walker, and Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 87-558 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 87 --658, regarding the City's participation in Tarrant County's Community Development Block Grant Program for the three program year period, July 17, 1988 through July 16, 1990. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1987-205 Euless City Council_ Regular Meeting October 13, 1987 - Page Four ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 87 -659 Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 87 -659, regarding the nomination of Mr. James K. Norwood for a position on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. It was brought out that the City of retired City Manager of Arlington, Ratliff, one of their Councilmernber's Ayes: Mr. Eden Mrs, Park, Messrs. Nays: None Arlington was nominating Mr. Ross Calhoun, and that Haltom City was nominating John Sternfels, and Walker. Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 87 -657 Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 87 -657, changing the time of convening of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Euless City Council to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Manor Samuels declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 9: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Elliott & Hughes to conduct a study concerning the flooding on Sulphur Branch, Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden, and Mrs, Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr, McFarland advised the Council that a revision had been made to the state. law concerning abandoned and junk vehicles and that, per Mr. Walker's s request an ordinance would be presented at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. 1987-206 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 13, 1987 - Page Five ITEM NO. 11: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT a. Board and Commission Activity Mr. Sternfels moved to accept the resignation of Venita Baker from Place 2 of the Library Board. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Eden, and Mrs. Park Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. B. Minutes Mr. Sternfels asked that the wording be changed on Item No. 13 to show that his concerns were with the intensity and frequency of the flashing sign on the building of Mike Evans Ministries. The Minutes of September 2 2, 1987, were approved with this change being made to Item No. 13. ITEM NO. 12: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Eden coved to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement between Hurst-Euless- Bedford Independent School District and the City of Euless retaining Elliott & Hughes to proceed with the storm drainage project at Central Junior High School. Mr.. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, and Mrs. Park Nays None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM NO. 13: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mr. Sternfels asked that the City staff check the vacant lot at R:idgecrest and Airport Freeway. He expressed his concerns for there being junk vehicles at this location. A concern was also expressed for the condition of the apartments at Wilshire and Highway 10. 1987-207 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 13, 1987 - Page Six ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: Kay Ra:iney,; /O:ity Secretary APPROVED: { 2 L OJ4 w . Harold D. Samuels, Mayor