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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL September 27, 1988 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1988-141 An executive session was convened in the Administration Building Conference Room at 5 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 1988, for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and litigation. Those present were Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Councilmembers Bob Eden, Ray Ozebek, Carolyn Park, Ron Sternfels and Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker. The business of executive session being concluded, the City Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m. and convened in an open precouncil session to consider unscheduled items. The business of precoun- cil being concluded, the City Council adjourned at 7 :00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 1988, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Staff Members Present W. M. "Blackie" Sustaire, City Manager Toss Hart, Assistant City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney H. Kay Godbey, City Secretary Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Jay Heilman, Director of Community Services Jim Hickerson, Director of Finance Rosemary Gafford, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Mickey Nowell Lewis Lowe Charles Josey Troy Power Fred and Grace Bowers and other interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Ron Sternfels led the pledge of allegiance. 1988 -142 Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 - Page Two INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Eden. ITEM NO. l: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Mayor Samuels presented a 15 -year pin to Gary McKamie, Lieu - tenant/Administrative Assistant in the Police Department, and thanked him for his many years of service to the City of Euless. The Council and City Manager "Blackie" Sustaire also congratu- lated Mr. McKamie upon his 15 years service. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF PLAT ABANDONMENT This item was tabled until after the public hearing on October 11, 1988, for Zoning Case No. 88 -12, a request of Brooks Build- ers, Inc., for rezoning of Lots 2A -R through 7B -R, Block 1, Lots 1A -R through 5B -R, and 8 -AR through 11B -R, Block 7. ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING #P-88-11 This item was tabled until after the public hearing on October 11, 1988, for Zoning Case No. 88 -12, a request of Brooks Build- ers, Inc., for rezoning of Lots 2A -R through 7B -R, Block 1, Lots 1A -R through 5B -R, and 8 -AR through 11B -R, Block 7. ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF PLAT EXTENSION Mr. Mickey Nowell, Survey Department Manager for Yandell Heller, Inc., represented Texaco in their request for an addi- tional six -month extension on Platting No. 87 -10 for the approval of the subdivision plat on Lot 4R, Euless Gardens Addition No. 2. Mr. Nowell stated that Texaco has been under a restructuring program since the final litigation agreement between Texaco and Penzoil, and all sales and redevelopment of property have been placed upon hold. Mr. Walker moved to approve an additional six -month extension until February 9, 1989, to Texaco. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1988-443 Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 -Page Three ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLAT EXTENSION Mr. Eden moved to approve an additional six -month extension until February 25, 1989, to Lane & Tisdale for Platting No. 87 -09 on Lots 3 and 4, Block A, State Highway 10 Business Center. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Independent School District Tax Collection Contract for the collection of ad valorem taxes for the City of Euless. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT Mr. Walker moved to approve the interlocal police service agree- ment between Grapevine, Colleyville, Euless and the Grapevine/ Colleyville Independent School District allowing police officers from the City of Grapevine Police Department to conduct programs in the new elementary school located an Bear Creek Drive in Euless, Texas. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1988 -144 Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 -Page Four ITEM NO. 8: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 88 -688 Mrs. Park moved to approve Resolution No. 88 -688 supporting requests of the member districts of Tarrant Appraisal District for improvements in tax reporting, and implementing an action plan to provide improvements during the 1988 -89 year. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 88 -689 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 88 -689 ordering a bond election to be held in the City of Euless, Texas, on November 19, 1988, making provision for the conduct of the election and resolving other matters incident and related to such election. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF AMBULANCE FEES Mr. Sternfels moved to approve by minute order proposed revised ambulance fee charges and further moved that authority be given to the Chief of the Euless Fire Department to revise such fee schedule as to pharmaceuticals and expendable medical equipment and items as costs therefor to the City of Euless increase or as additional pharmaceuticals or expendable medical supplies are added to those utilized in providing emergency medical service, which increased and/or additional costs shall become effective upon the filing of a revised rate schedule by the Euless Fire Chief with the City Secretary of the City of Euless, Texas. Any changes in the base rate of emergency ambulance service, however, shall require approval of the Euless City Council. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1`388 -J_4_ Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 -Page Five ITEM NO. 11: WATER AND SEWER RATE PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing regarding water and sewer minimum rates requested by the City of Euless, Texas. Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager, represented the City of Euless as proponent for an increase in water and sewer minimum rates for the city. The proposed base minimum rate increase would be from $3.501 to $4.50 for all users of water service, and from $3.20 to $4.20 for residential, commercial and industrial sewer service. Mr. Hart stated that two neighboring cities, Bedford and Hurst, were also experiencing rising costs for water and sewer services. Mayor Samuels asked the Council if they had any questions regard- ing the water and sewer rate increases. There being none, he asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to ask questions or speak about the water and sewer rate increases. There being none, Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed. ITEM NO. 12: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 983 Mr. Eden moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 983 increasing water service minimum rates to $4.50 and sewer service minimum rates to $4.20. Mr. Wacker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13: PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1988 -1989 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for the proposed budget of the City of Euless for Fiscal Year 1988 -1989 presented by Assistant City Manager, Tom Hart, acting as proponent for the city. Mr. Hart presented the budget and stated that the $19 million budget consisted of $10.8 million general fund expenditures, and that the tax rate the city is proposing is $.46 per $100 valua- tion and represents a two cent increase. He pointed out that even though the proposed rate is up two cents, in many cases the taxpayer will get a decrease. He also pointed out that the State of Texas reduced homestead exemptions from 30 percent to 20 percent, and the City of Euless was mandated by the State in making this reduction. i99$ -146 Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 - Page Six ITEM NO. 13: PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1988 -1989 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET (Cont.) Expenses for the 1988 -1989 fiscal year will increase over last year due to new public safety programs, new recreational center and the new in -house ambulance service with fully equipped para- medical units. Mr. Hart stated that the average response time for the city's new ambulance service for the month of August was three minutes -three seconds. Mayor Samuels asked if there were other proponents. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents. Mr. Lewis Lowe commended the Mayor and City Council for holding down taxes in the past, but recommended that the city go back on budget and cut down on the amount of money to be spent. The budget has doubled over a five -year period and expenditures are too much. There are 23 cities that have a lower tax rate than Euless, and only eight cities have a higher tax rate. The average city tax rate is approximately 35 percent. Mayor Samuels stated that with the city's 20 percent homestead exemption, homeowners will actually pay a lower tax amount than some cities with a lower tax rate that do not allow a homestead exemption, such as Bedford. He stated that school and city taxes have more than doubled in the past five years, so the Council tried not to increase city taxes. The city also wanted to keep taxes low because of the impending bond election, because every one million dollars sold will add a one cent tax rate. Councilman Eden agreed with Mr. Lowe that the city should try to keep the tax rate at $.44, but after looking at expected revenues and expenses a small increase was needed. Mrs. Park stated that county taxes have gone up because the State has not fulfilled their obligations, and Tarrant Appraisal District fluctuates so much on their evaluations. Mr. Sternfels stated that the Council had wanted to keep taxes down, but the city lost 43 million dollars in Tarrant Appraisal District evaluations. The city is actually just keeping what it had and in reality it is holding its own. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other opponents to the proposed 1988 -1989 fiscal year budget. 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. 1988-447 Euless City Council REgular Meeting September 27, 1988-Page Seven ITEM NO. 14: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 984 Mr. Sternfels roved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No 984 adopting the official budget for the City of Euless for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1988, and ending September 30, 1989, as presented by city staff. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels and Walker Nays: Mrs. Park Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. ITEM NO. 15: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 985 Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 985 adopting the tax roll for 1988. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 986 A. Mr. Ozebek moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading the establishment of the Debt Service Fund at $.14 on each $100 evaluation on all taxable property within the City of Euless, Texas. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Wacker Nays: None B. Mr. Ozebek moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading the establishment of the Maintenance and Operational Fund at $.32 on each $100 evaluation an all taxable property within the City of Euless, Texas. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels and Wacker Nays: Mrs. Park Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1988.148 Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 -Page Eight ITEM NO. 16: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 986 (Cont.) C. Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 986, adopting the /938 tax rate at $.46 on each $100 evaluation on all taxable property within the City of Euless, Texas. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Sternfels and Walker Nays: Mrs. Park Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 987 Mr. Sternfels moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 987, adopting the 1988 Revised Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas --Fort Worth Interna- tional Airport Board defining certain terms. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 88 -690 Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 88 -690, designating Little Bear Creek and its environs as a natural area containing flora and fauna which should be preserved, protected and made accessible to the public for the purposes of recreation, enter - tainment and education. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Wacker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. I988 -i49 Euless City Council REgular Meeting September 27, 1988 -Page Nine ITEM NO. 19: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Walker moved to approve on first reading an ordinance grant- ing Lone Star Gas Company a franchise for a 25 -year span to furnish, supply, transport, deliver, sale and distribute gas to the general public in the City of Euless. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.. ITEM NO 19A: CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT Mr. Walker moved to approve authorization to the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for property next to Fire Station No. 3 on S.H. Highway No. 10 in order to allow for expansion of the fire station. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager "Blackie" Sustaire stated that he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 21: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The City Attorney stated that he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 22: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT A. The minutes of the Euless City Council Regular Meetings for August 9, 1988, and August 23, 1988, were approved as writ- ten. 1988 -.150 Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988 - Page Ten ITEM NO. 22: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT (Cont.) B. Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the appointment of Lynn Ziemian as Alternate No. 2 on the Library Board and to Place 7 on the Advisory Board for Social Concerns. Mr. Wacker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. C. Mrs. Park moved to approve the appointment of Mrs. Bea Stevenson as a representative from Euless, Texas, to the Grapevine - Colleyville Independent School District's Citizens Advisory Committee. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO 23: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Jim McKanna, Project Engineer, reported that the Community Development Block Grant fourteenth year project was paving improvements on Dallas Drive and Harris Drive in Midway Park Addition at an estimated cost of $128,000, The funding source for this project will be CDBG funds of $65,000 and the City of Euless for $63,000. The estimated time to complete this project will be 75 calendar days. Advertisement for bids was on Septem- ber 27, 1988, and bid openings would be on October 18, 1988. City Council action is planned for October 25, 1988. ITEM NO 24: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS There were no further reports or comments from the City Council. 1988-151. Euless City Council Regular Meeting September 27, 1988-Pg. Eleven ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m., and the Council convened in executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager's position. APPROVED: / "`t e • ../1-6./..ev • - •••t;•-,' Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: / H. Kay Godbey, City Secretary