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Home My WebLink About1989-06-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR. MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 27, 1989 PRECOUNCIL SESSION 1 989 -102 The precouncil session of a regular meeting of the Euless City Council was convened In open session in the Administration Building Conference Room at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 19899. Those present were Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker, and Council_members Frank Douglass, Bob Eden and Mary Lib Saleh. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:09 p.rn., on Tuesday, June 27, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Counc:ilmexnbers Frank Douglass, Bob Eden, Mary Lib Saleh, Ron Sternfeis and Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker. Staff Mbers Present Tom Hart, City Manager Jim Hiekerson, Assistant City Manager /Finance Director H, Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager /City Secretary James Cribbs, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Lynn Shackelford, Director of Administrative Services s Gary McKande, Assistant Chief /Operations Steve Norwood, Assistant. to City Manager Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Jim McKenna Desiree Koozer Ray and Ruby Ozebek Leon Hogg and other interested parties PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Frank Douglass led the pledge of allegiance. 1989-103 Euless City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 1989 - Page Two INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. ITIN NO. 1: SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor- Samuels presented a plaque. to Mr. Ray Ozebek for his service and dedication as a City Councilrembt r. Mayor. Samuels read the inscription to the audience: "With great appreciation to Ray Ozebek, Euless City Councilmesnber, 1974 -1980 and 1986.1989, presented as a symbol of gr.ateful recognition of his enduring commitment to the Citizens of Euless, Texas." OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO 1004 Mr. Eden moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1004, for Zoning Case No. 89 -02, a request of W. S. DuBose Companies for a Specific -Use Permit: for outdoor sales, storage and display of prefabricated accessory buildings, 064 acres, generally located at 3212 South Pipeline Road, also known as Tracts ID1A and 1DIii, H. McCoy Survey, Abstract 1.073, and a portion of Lot 4, Block A, Bell Industrial District. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. Sternfels and. Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO 3: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1005 Mr. Walker moved to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No. 1005, regarding City Fees, by the addition of a new Chapter 1 1/2, "Schedule of Fees" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Euless, Texas. Mr. Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. Sternfels and W alker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the mot :ion carried. 1989 -104 Euless City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 1989 -- Page Three ITEM NO 4: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 89 -713 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 89 -713, updating and changing fines with respect to usage of materials of the Euless Public Library. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM: NO. 5: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY EULE<SS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mr. Butch Potvin, First Vice. Commissioner of the Euless Athletic Association, not being present was represented by Mr. Leon Hogg, Parks and Recreation Board member, for permission to host a Carnival at Midway Park on Saturday, July 8, 1989. The Carnival will be held from 11 :00 a.m. until 6 :00 p.m. and the scheduled events will consist of a dunking booth, cake walk, a car smash and et;:., with all proceeds going to the Euless Athletic Association. Mr. Eden moved to approve the Carnival with the stipulation that proof of insurance be given to Risk Manager Lynn Shackelford and a member of the Park and Recreation Board be present at the car smashing event to ensure safety, Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD Mrs, Saleh moved to approve the bid award for 1,000 feet. of 4 -inch fire hose and 1,000 feet of 1. 1/2 -inch fire hose, Bid No. 89 -006, to Casco Industries, Inc., the low bidder which met specifications in the amount of $5,800.00. Mr. Douglass seconded the. motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Sale, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1989-105 Euless City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 1989 - Page Four STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 7: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hart updated the Council. on Fire Station No. 3 and stated that Phase I would consist of remodeling the exterior and front of the building and Phase. 11 would consist of the bay area. Mr. Hart advised that bids were scheduled for August 1, 1989, and he was needing authorization to proceed with the remodeling. Mr,- Hart explained that Lynn Shackelford, Director of Administrative Services, would act as the City contractor and bid out. subcontracting. The consensus of the Council was to proceed with the Fire Station. ITEM NO. 8: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated. he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 9: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT (A) The minutes of the June 13, 1989, City Council meeting were not complete due. to DFW Runway activity. (3) Board and Commission Appointments were made to the following board: Mr. Walker moved to approve the reappointment of Anita Head to serve as Library Lay Representative for the two -year terry expiring in 1991. Mrs. Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. St.ernfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Remaining Board and Coamission appointments are scheduled for the next City Council meeting on July 11, 1989. ITEM NO. 10: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight updated the Council on the Sulphur Branch Drainage project conducted by the Corps of Engineers. He received notification from the Corps of Engineers regarding the City's intent to participate in the project. Mr. Knight recommended that the agreement be referred to the City Attorney for approval as to content before the agreement is signed, Mr. Knight also advised the Council that the costs would be shared equally between the City and the Corps. 1989 --1J£; Euless City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 1989 -- Page Five ITEM NO. 11: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mrs. Saleh commented that she attended the Texas Municipal League Conference in Corpus Christi and mentioned how beneficial and informative the conference was for new counc:ilmembers. Mayor Samuels advised the Council that due to another luncheon he would not be attending the Economic Development Luncheon. on June 30, 1989, for Ferguson Enterprises. Mr. Douglass inquired as to how many acres of land the Ruth Millican Center contained, and asked about an inexpensive jogging track for all the residents in that area of the City. Parks Manager Rick Herold advised the Council. that there are about three acres of land at the Ruth M:Lilican Center and. a. jogging track could be. installed for about $1,500.00 by the Parks Department. City Manager Tom Hart advised the Council that a jogging track would be installed at Ruth. Mill.i.can if they so desired and funded out of the Betterment Fund. ADJOURNMiriT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was ad- journed at 8 :00 p.m. ATTEST: f '� £ H. Kay Godbey CMC /AAE City Secrretar t' APPROVED: { Darold D. Samuels, Mayor