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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF rum EUE.FSS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 13, 1990 PRECOUNCIL SESSION 1990-038 CORRECTED COPY The precouncil session of a regular meeting of the Euless City Council was convened in open session in the Administration Building Ccn.ference Room at. :30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 13, 1990. Those present. were Mayor- Harold D. Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker, and Councilmenbers Frank Douglass and Mary Lib Saleh. EXECUTIVE SESSION The business of the precouncil session being concluded, the City Council adjourned at 6:15 p.m. and convened in an executive session for the purpose of discussing litigation. The business of executive session being concluded, the City Council adjourned at 6 :40 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 6 :45 p.m., on Tuesday, March 13, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro Tess Glenn D, Walker, Councilme:nbers Frank Douglass and Mary Lib Saleh. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager H Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager. James Cribbs, City Attorney Rick Herold, Director of Community Services Steve. Norwood, Assistant to the City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Rod Tyler, Senior Planner K. B. Fuller, Police Chief Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Randy Byers, Director of Streets and Utilities John Craig, Director of Community Development Julia riakeley, Recreation Manager Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary- 1990 -039 CORRECTED COPY Euless City Council Regular Meeting March 13, 1990 - Page. Two Visitors Buck Hubbard Rene Sternfels Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Baker Leon Hogg Roy Power Lisa McMillan Charles Miller PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Glenn 1). Walker led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold 1). Samuels. NEW BUSINESS NOTE: MR. WALKER MOVED TO APPROVE, MR. DOUGL ASS SECONDED, AND COUNCILMEMBERS DOUGLA.SS, SALER AND WALKER BY ONE VOICE GENERAL CONSENT, APPROVED ITEMS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1.1. AND 12. MAYOR. SAMUEL S DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED FOR ITEMS, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12, ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF COMBINED PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT The combined preliminary and final plat for Lot 3, Block A, South Main Addition, Phase II, a request. by Edwin A. Scbun.k and generally located on South Main Street, 150 feet north of Landover Drive, in accordance with the recommendation of the P:l_an:n:i n ; and Zoning Commission was approved. ITFII NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC REARING This item calling a public hearing for a City Garbage Company rate increase, suggested date of April 10, 1990, was tabled for further study. ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR IHM 15TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT A contract for storm drainage improvements on Blessing Branch at North Main Street (northeast corner of Midway Park), including the enlargement of the existing box culvert at this location, for the low hid of $119,895.00 to SYB Construction Company of Arlington, Texas, was approved. 1990-040 CORRECTED co}:'y Euless City Council Regular Meeting March 13, 1990 - Page Three ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF AN ACREFAINT The Tnter. is :cal. Arson; Agreement between the City of Euless and the City of North Richland Hills was approved. ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -723 Resolution No. 90 -723, requesting that the Dallas /Fort Worth Airport Board of Directors and the Federal Aviation Administration allow a minimum of 90 days from public release of the Draft. Environmental Impact Statement in which. to submit a written response, was approved. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90-724 Resolution No, 90 -72A, ordering an election of officers to he held on Saturday, May 5, 1990, for the purpose of electing one Councilmember for Place One one Councilmember for Place Three, and one Councilmember for Place Five was approved. ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90-725 Resolution No, 90-725 permitting the. City of Euless and the Hurst-Euless- Bedford Independent School District to conduct joint elections, Including ioi t. absentee voting and the sharing of expenses, was approved. ITEM NO. 8: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -726 Resolution No. 90- 726, appointing the election judges to act as Absentee Ballot Board Officers, was approved. ITEM NO 9: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD) NO. 90-01 Contracts in the. amount of $134,000.00, Bid No. 90 -01, to low bidding sub-contractors, and authorize proceeding with the construction of Phase 1 for Fire Station. Iii per staff recommendations, was approved. ITF3I NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO. 90-05 The low bid of $11,287,00 to Daniel's Sculpture iron `,corks in Grapevine, Texas, Bid No, 90 -05, for the Midway Park swimming pool structural steel that met staff recommendations, was approved. 1990 -041 CORRECTED COPY Euless City Council Regular Meeting March 13, 1990 - Page Four ITEM NO. 11: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO. 90 -04 The low bid of $23,419.00 to Zirrnerer. Kubota & Equipment, Inc., in Fort: Worth, Texas, Bid No, 90-04, that met staff recommendations for a Streets and Utilities Department backhoe was approved- ITEM NO 12: CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT The agreement between the City and City Manager Tom Hart for his services and. employment for another two years was approved, TTE M NO. 13: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Samuels presented ten -year service pins to Donald Scott, Field Training Officer in the Police Department; Robert Freeman, Sergeant in the Police Department and Rod Tyler, Senior Planner in the Planning and Engineering Department. Mayor Samuels also presented 15 -year service pins to H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager, and Becky Null, Administrative Secretary in the City - Manager's Office. Mayor Samuels extended his and the City - Council's thanks and appreciation for their hard work and years with the City. ITEM NO. 14: SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Samuels presented a plaque to Mr. Ron Sternfels for his service and dedication as a City Councilmenber. Mayor Samuels read the inscription to the audience: With great appreciation to Ron Sternfels, Euless City Councilmemher, 1980 -1990, presented as a symbol of grateful recognition of his enduring commitment to the Citizens of Euless, Texas." ITEM NO. 15: PRESENTATION OF TREE CITY AWARD Mr. Larry Schaapveld, Texas State Forester presented the City Council. and Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, with the "Tree City Award, U.S.A," for 1989. He stated the City of Euless has been honored. for the past four years. Mr. Schaapveld advised the Council that the City may have a chance for grant funding for tree planting if Congress passes the new ReLeaf Effort Bill. He stated that:. the C:it:y of Euless has already obtained information for this grant and, will be ready to file an application. for tree planting funds once Congress passes the bill. 1.990 -042 CORRECTED COP,:. Euless City Council Regular Meeting March 13, 1990 - Page Five ITEM NO. 16: PRESENTATION Mr. Dart Routwel.1 of Planning Resources Group presented a report on strategies for improving the image and economic viability along State Highway 10, as a cooperative effort between the cities of Hurst and Euless. He stated there were three elements to the study; (1) a business survey (2) seven task force meetings and (3) the final_ presentation of conclusions. ITEM NO 17: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY KOINOS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY Mr. Douglass moved to approve. the request of Sebastian George to relocate the "Thrift. :Store from Lease Space #10 to Lease Space #20, in. the Wilshire Village Shopping Center, His reason for relocating is due to Lease Space #10 needing roof and building repairs. Mrs. Saleh seconded. the motion. Ayes: Mr, Douglass, Mrs, Sales and Mr, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO, 18: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY TUMMY FRITH AND GEORGE SCHUMANN Mr. Tommy Frith, 921 Milan Drive, Euless, Texas, was present regarding the parking of trailer trucks and explained that Mr. Schumann was not present because he was probably called out on a trip. He asked the Council for possible solutions to the parking situation of truck owners within the City, He advised the Council that trucks need to be parked in areas where they will not be vandalized, and most truckers prefer their neighborhoods, But, due to the current ordinance, large vehicles cannot be parked in residential areas. Mr. Walker stated that presently there are no solutions, but City staff will investigate further. Mrs. Saleh suggested that Mr. Frith consult other truckers within the City and attempt to find a place for parking their trucks, possibly in an industrial area. The City will work with the truckers and the owners property willing to let them park their trucks on their land. ITEM NO. 19: AUDIENCE RR(U1FS'r ED BY LINDA EVANS Linda Evans, 101 2 Fayette Drive, Euless, Texas, was present representing Trinity High School's Project Graduation, Project. Graduation is requesting a donation for the seniors' graduation. party, which will be held this year at the Midway Park Recreation Center. 1990-043 CORRECTED COPY Euless City Council Regular Meeting March 13, 1990 - Page Sir ITEM NO. 19: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY LINDA EVANS (cont.) City Manager Tom Hart asked that, since. the party will be held on City property this year, Project Graduation obtain a two-day insurance policy for the event, and a contract be signed by the board. of Trinity High School for any damages done during the party. Mayor Pro Tem Walker advised Mrs. Evans that the request_ for the donation would be discussed at the next City Council meeting scheduled for March 27, 1990, due to a lack of a quorum. STAFF .REPORTS ITEM NO. 20: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hart stated he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 21: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney James Cri.bbs stated that the Hurst:- Euless - Bedford Independent School District must get pre--clearance approval from the U. S, Justice Department before conducting a joint election with the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 22: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT The minutes of the February 13, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as written. ITFiI NO. 23: CITY ENGINEER `S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem Walker advi.sed the audience that. the Minute. Resolution regarding Sulphur Branch would be forwarded to the next City Coin:ci.l meeting on March 27, 1990, due to a lack of a quorum. Mr. Knight reported that pre- construction work for State Highway 360 is scheduled. to start in mid - March with the clearing of the right-of-way, Mr. Knight stated that construction on State Highway 10 should be started within. the net three to four weeks. Mr. Knight advised the Council that pre.- construction regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project is set for March 30th with construction. about: mid-April. They will try to keep two lances open on North Main Street during construction. Construction should take about 75 days. 1990 -044 CORRECTED COPY Euless City Council. Regular Meeting March 13, 1990 - Page Seven. ITEM NO. 24: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mrs. Saleh advised that she and Mr. Walker attended the National. League of Cities Conference in Washington, D. C., during the first part. of March, and that the State of Texas was well represented. She thanked the City for Letting them attend the conference. Mayor Pro Tem Walker introduced to the audience the new Director of Administrative Services, Mr. Tom Cox, who recently started working for the City. ADJOURNMENT There. being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was ad- journed at 8:00 p . m . APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: Rosemary Gafford, CMS City Secretary Minutes taken and prepared by Linda Lux