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Home My WebLink About1989-11-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EIIL SS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 14, 1989 PRECOUNCIL SESSION 1989-172 The precouncil session of a regular meeting of the Euless City Council was convened in open session in the Administration Building Conference Room at 6:00 n.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 1989. Those present were Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker, and Counc:i.lrenbers Frank Douglass, Bob Eden, Mary Lib Saleh and Ron Sternfels. EXECUTIVE SESSION The business of the precouncil session being concluded, the City Council adlourned at 6:25 p.m. and convened in an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. The business of executive session being concluded, the City Council adjourned at. 6:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:06 p.m., on Tuesday, November 14, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker, Councilmembers Frank Douglass, Bob Eden, Mary Lib Sale:h and Ron Sternfels. Staff Members Present Tom hart, City Manager Jim 1i.ickerson, Assistant City Manager /Finance Director H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager /City Secretary James Cr ibhs, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Steve Norwood, Assistant to the City Manager Rod Tyler, Senior Planner John Craig, Inspection Service Director Eldred Pruitt, Environmental Health Manager Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Jim Ellison Roy Power Peter Staks Tim Goff Mike Fisher Chris Young Jennifer Jarett and other interested parties 1989-173 Euless City Council Regular Meeting November 14, 1989 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Frank Douglass led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker.. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO I: CONSIDERATION OF REPLATTING NO. P-89-11 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the replat of Lot I, Block 13, International /Regional Industrial Complex into Lot 1R, Block D, International /Regional Industrial Complex, 7.503 acres, located at 1500 Westpark Way (Vehicle Service Center), in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Sa1.eh, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Eden moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 7- 1000 of Zoning Ordinance No. 347, regarding amendments to the Specific-Use Permit section of the zoning ordinance adopting Alternative No. 1, which includes "airport" as a use requiring a Specific -Use Permit. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Salsa, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO 3: AUDIENCE REQUESThD BY MR. JIM ELLISON, MANAGER, GENE WALKER. ENTERPRISES Mr. Jim Ellison, a resident of North Richland I- Tills, was present regarding permission to operate a business that buys, repairs, and sells used appliances and furniture. He advised the Council that his business would be located in the Wilshire Village Shopping Center, Suite 16. Mr. Ellison indicated. that all appliances and furniture would remain inside the building and they would use a .989 -174 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting November 14, 1989 ° Page Three ITEM NO 3: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY MR. JIM ELLI SON, MANAGER) GENE WALKER ENTERPRISES (cont) small portion of the building to disassemble broken appliances in order to sell parts that are still usable. He stated that he would be managing the business himself and would have a few employees working for the business. Mr. Ellison advised the Council that his business will gladly pick up furniture. or broken appliances from anyone wishing to discard some if they wi.l.l just give hire a call.. Mrs. Saleh moved to approve the sale of used furniture and appliances at the above location. 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. 4: CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING PERMISSION FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LOT SALES Mr. Michael. Fisher and Mr. Tim Goff, Joint Ventures, 2323 East Avenue H, Grand Prairie, Texas, approached the Council requesting permission to sell Christmas trees. The tree lot would be located at the southwest corner of S.H. 19 and E.M. 157, with business beginning on November 25, 1989, through December 24, 1989. City Manager Tom Hart advised that if permission was granted, they would still need permission from the property owner to park in the vacant restaurant parking lot, or get approval from the Texas State Department of Highways and Public. Transportation for a temporary road into the lot, since parking on the shoulder of F.M. 157 would be too dangerous. Mr. Eden moved to approve the sale. of Christmas trees with written confirmation of approval for parking from the owners of the closed restaurant, or the. Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Mr. Walker seconded the motion.. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Douglass Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1989-175 Euless City Council Regular Meeting November 14, 1989 - Page Four ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING PERMISSION FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LOT SALES (cont) Mr. Milton. Earle, Santa's Texas Christmas Tree Farms, 408 Lone Oak Circle, Euless, Texas, was present requesting permission to operate his Christmas tree lot again at the corner of Main Street and Harwood Road, The dates of business would be November 25, 1989, until December 24, 1989. Mr. Sternfels moved to grant permission to Mr. Earle for a Christmas tree sales lot at the s outheast: corner of Harwood. and North Main Street. Mrs. Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes; Mr. Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. St.ernfels and Walker Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Douglass Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: MTh)I.F.NCR REQUFSTRI) BY MR.. ROBERT ALLEN Mr. Robert Allen, owner of Super Value Pharmacy, 720 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, Texas, was present. regarding Pet Awareness Day. He asked permission to sponsor a one-day event for dog dips, rabies vaccinations and other minor tests performed on local pets in the city. His store now carries pet supplies and this will inform. residents of Euless that supplies may be obtained from his pharmacy. Mr. Alien could not give a specific day for the event, because to offer a dog dip, It would have to be on a warmer day than we have been previously having this week. °lhe event would take place on a Saturday and there would be ample parking for everyone. City Attorney .Tames Cribbs suggested that, if this request was approved by the.. Council, Mr. Allen should provide the Police Chief and City Manager with written notice at least ten days before the event. Mrs. Saleh moved to approve the one-day event during this calendar year and that written notice be given to the City Manager and Police Chief at least. ten days before the event takes place. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. Saleh and Mr. Ste.rnfels Nays: Messrs. Douglass and Walker. Mayor. Samuels declared the motion carried. 1989 -176 Euless City Council Regular Meeting November 14, 1989 - Page Five ITEM. NO. 6: PRESENTATION BY MR. PETER STAKS OR THE CITIZEN'S TASK FORCE Mr. Peter Staks, 2200 McDowell, Euless, Texas, a member and co-chairman of the Runway Task Force, was present to outline the residents' dent.s' proposal regarding the proposed Runway 16/34 West. The umbrella four -point plan is an attempt to address the negative impacts Runway 16/34 would impart to the entire citizenry of Euless. The four -point plan consists of the following: (1) insures City benefits /not penalized from D/FW expansion (2) D /FW operational compliance (3) alleviates forced positioning of neighborhoods affected by Runway 16/34 West and (0:) life restores city-wide quality ;��' �. ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT Mr. Walker moved to approve casting all 35 votes allowed the City to appoint Mr. James K. Norwood as Director of the Tarrant Appraisal District. Mr. Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden, Mrs. Saleh, Messrs. Sternfels and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 8: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hart asked that two items be added to the next agenda for Council consideration on November 28, 1989: (1) drainage utility and (2) impact fees. ITFII NO. 9: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 10: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT The minutes of the October 24, 1989, City Council meeting were approved as written. ITEM NO. 11: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report. 1989-177 Euless City Council Regular Meeting November 14, 1989 - Page Six ITEM NO. 12: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS There were no further reports or comments from the City Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council., the meeting was ad- journed at 8:34 p.m. ATTEST: H. Kay CodbW„ CMC /AAE j City Secret?r-y Minutes taken and prepared by Linda Lux APPROVED: 7 Harold D. Samuels, Mayor