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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
November. 8, 1988
CALL TO ORDER
The Pre-Council Session of a regular meeting of the Euless City
Council was convened in open session in the Administration Building
Conference Room at 5 :30 p.m, on Tuesday, November. 8, 1988. Those
present were Counci1rerrabers Ron Sternfels, Bob Eden, Ray Ozebek,
Councilwoman Carolyn Park and Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker.
Pre- Council being concluded, the City Council adjourned at. 6;30 p.m.
and convened in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
personnel matters related to the City Manager position and land
acquisition for Baze Drive. The business of Executive Session being
concluded, the City Council adjourned at 7 :00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at
7:05 p.m., on Tuesday, November 8, 1988, in the Council Chambers of
the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels.
Staff Members Present
W. M. Sustaire, City Manager
Tom dart, Assistant City Manager
H. Kay Godbey, City Secretary
Jean Harris, Deputy City Secretary
Bob McFarland, City Attorney
James Knight, City Engineer
Lynn Shackelford, Director of Administrative Services
K. B. Fuller, Police Chief
Steve Norwood, Administrative Assistant
Rod Tyler, :Senior Planner
Visitors
Roy Power
Cheryl Patterson
Bonnie O'Neal
Helen Voss
John Voss
Paula Hoeppner
and other interested parties
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Harold D. Samuels led the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D, Walker,
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OLD BUSINESS
8 =ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 990
Mr. Ozebek moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 990,
regarding Lone Star Gas Franchise Renewal.
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. 2: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 991
Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 991,
for Zoning Case No, 88-13, a request of John H. Voss for a zoning change from
Community Business District (C-2) to Planned Development (Pii) for outdoor
storage, sales and display of drilling and /or construction equipment and
supplies on Tracts 2H, 2E, 2E1, and 21F, Kitty House Survey, A -678. The total
area of the property is 1.879 acres and is located at 2214 W. Euless Boulevard,
between S. H. 10 and W. Pipeline Road along the east side of Westpark Way.
Mrs. Park seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Ozebe.k, Mrs. Parks Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker
Nays: Non:
Abstain: Mr. Eden
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried,
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 88 -694
Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 88-694, regarding the improvements to a
portion of Harwood Road.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAE, ACCEPTANCE
Mr. Eden moved to table this proposal acceptance regarding the Geographic
Information System (GIS) -- computerized mapping system - until the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting so that further information concerning the
uses, advantages, and cost justification can be provided.
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. 5: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO 992
Mr. Eden moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading
Ordinance No. 992, establishing a self - insurance and risk management program;
providing for workers compensation claims administration, and containing other
provisions relating thereto.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, and Mr. Walker
Nays: Mr. Sternfels
Mr. Sternfels advised that he was voting nay for previously stated concerns,
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF A 3 -WAY STOP SIGN AT A.SIT LANE AND LAKEWOOD
BOULEVARD
Mayor Samuels explained that this was a request from the parents of the children
attending Lakewood Elementary School.
Ms. Paula Hoeppner was present representing the PTA, of Lakewood Elementary.
School. She advised that there had been a child hit by a car while crossing the
street at Ash Lane and Lakewood Boulevard, but that the child was not hurt badly
so there was no police report made. She stated for the children's safety the
PTA was requesting the three-way stop.
Mr. Eden moved to approve this request for a three-way stop sign at Ash Lane and
Lakewood Boulevard.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
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STAFF REPORTS
ITEM. NO 7: CITY ?MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Sustaire stated that he enjoyed his trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, for
the International City Managers Association conference and that he had received
his plaque for 35 years of governmental service.
ITEM NO 8: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
The City Attorney stated he had nothing to report.
ITFII NO. 9: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT
The City Council Minutes dated October 25, 1988, were approved as written.
ITEM NO 10: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Knight updated the Council on the utility adjustments on Highway 10. He
stated that the plans were completed and the project was ready to bid. He also
stated that he would have the bid results and a recommendation at the regular
City Council meeting of December 13, 1988.
ITER NO. 11: CITY COUNCIL RETORTS
Mr. Walker asked that the staff review the. "Pet License" requirements and report
back to the Council at the next regular Council. meeting.
Mayor Samuels reminded the citizens to vote in the bond election on November 19,
1988.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
7:30 p.n:.
APPROVED:
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Harold D. Samuels, Mayor
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