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Home My WebLink About1990-05-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TILE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MAY 8, 1990 PRECOUNCIL SESSION 1990-077 The precouncil session of a regular meeting of the Euless City Council was convened in open session in the Administration Building Conference Room at 5:30 p. m. , on Tuesday, May 8, 1990. Those present were Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Counci1x embers Frank Douglass, Bob Eden, Mary Lib Saleh, and Councilman. Elect Bobby Baker. CALL TO ORDER R A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at. 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 8, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Counci.lmerbe-rs Frank Douglass, Bob Eden, Mary Lib Saleh and Councilman Elect Bobby Baker. Staff Members Present. Tom Hart, City Manager H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney Rosemary Gafford, City- Secretary John Craig, Director of Community Development. Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Debra B. Forte, Finance Director Randy Byers, Director of Streets & Utilities Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Eldred Pruitt, Environmental Health Manager Jim McKanna, Project Engineer K. B. Fuller, Police Chief Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Dale Douglass Jean Harris Carla Shields Peter Stake Roy Power Charlie Miller Leon Hogg and other interested parties 1990-078 Euless City Council Regular Meeting May 8, 1990 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Mary Lib Saleh led the pledge of allegiance, INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Frank Douglass. ITEM NO. 1: OFFICIAL CANVASS FOR ` THE CITY OF 1 EULESS GENERAL RLECTION HELD ON MAY 5, 1990 Mayor Samuels announced the election results as they were presented to him. by Mrs. Dorothy Wilkinson, Election Judge, in the general election for Councilmemher Place 1 and Place 3. COUNCILMEMBER PLACE 1: Frank Douglass received a total of 1,285 votes. COUNCIU€€ ?iBER. PLACE 3: Bobby Baker received a total of 1,038 votes. Glenn D. Walker received a t.atal. of 702 votes, COi1NCTIRER PLACE 5: Peter Staks received a total of 938 votes. Todd Smith received a total of 8:32 votes. Ron Henson received a total. of 131 votes, Miscellaneous write -in votes were received as follows: Robert Kirkland - one vote for Place 1, Larry Ingram - one vote for Place 1, Kay Perkins - six votes for Place 1, Rupick Thibedaux - one vote of Place 1, Moon - one vote for Place 1, Joyce Mohler - one vote for Place 1, James T. Draper T one vote for Place 1, Dan Slupski - one vote for Place 1, Neal Adams - one vote for Place 1, Peter Staks ° three votes for Place 1, L. Hogg ° one vote for Place 1, Joe Hurst - two votes for Place. 1, Frank Early - one vote for Place 1, Larry Watson one vote for Place 1, Anthony Pardini - one vote for Place 1, Mark Wayne Watson - one vote for Place 1, Tom Kaiser - one vote for Place. 1, Liz Davis - one vote for Place 1, Alfred E. Newman - one vote. for Place 1, Louise Griffin - one vote for Place 1, Roger Ward W one vote for Place 1, Jay F. Byno - one vote for Place 1, John F. Byno I.I1. - one vote for Place 1, Doyce Tipton - one vote for Place 1, Bonnie O'Brien - one vote for. Place 1, Bob Perry - one vote for Place 1, Todd 1990 -079 Euless City Council Regular Meeting May 8, 1990 -- Page Three ITEM NO. I: OFFICIAL CANVASS FOR THE CITY OF BU SS GENERAL ELECTION }IELD ON MAY 5, 1990 (cont.) Smith - two votes for Place 1, Eddie Moore - one vote for Place 1, Stiles -- one vote for Place. 1, George Zahn. T one vote for Place 1, George McKinney - one vote for Place 1, Jack Vondra - one vote for Place. 1, Bob Pippin - one vote for Place 1, Ed Harrison - one vote for Place 1, Leon Hogg - one vote. for Place 1 and Mark Snyder - one vote for Place 1; Jack Hill - one vote for Place 3 and Jack. E< Hill - two votes for Place 3. Mayor Samuels expressed the City Council's appreciation for Dorothy Wilkinson and the election clerks who assisted with their time in conducting the elec.tion< Mayor Samuels stated that a run-off election between Peter Staks and Todd Smith would be held since neither candidate for Councilmember Place 5 had a majority of the. votes. Mrs. Saleh moved to accept the results of the May 5, 1990, election for Council Places 1 and 3 as presented, and the necessity of a run -off election for Council Place 5, Mr, Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: OATHS OF OFFICE James Cribbs, City Attorney, administered the following Oath of Office to Frank Douglass, Councilmember Place 1 and Bobby Baker, Councilmember Place. 3: 1 (name) do solemnly swear (or affirm), that 1 will faithfully execute the duties of the office of (title) of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God. Sworn to and Subscribed before me by (name) on this 8th day of May, 1990. Mayor Samuel: distributed the Certificates of Election. ITEM NO. 3: SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mr. Douglass moved to table the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem until after the run-off election on May 19, 1990, when a full Council is present, Mr. Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden. and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels dec.l.ared the motion carried. 1990-080 Euless City Council Regular Meeting May 8, 1990 a Page Four NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO 4: PRESENTATION BY TRENT HILL OF THE H -E -B CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Trent Hill did not appear before the Council due to a conflict of meetings. ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL .EXCEPTION Mx. Mike Barton, representing Sonic Drive Inn, 301 North Main Street., was present regarding a request for a variance to the 60 percent masonry requirement per Section 7-507(2) of the Euless Zoning Ordinance. M3. Barton stated they plan to use a vinyl siding on the exterior walls in lieu of the masonry. He stated that the vinyl siding is washable and will be easier to keep clean, along with keeping the building better insulated. Mr. Douglass moved to approve a variance to the 60 percent exterior facade masonry requirements of Ordinance No. 877, per staff recommendations. Mrs. Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. TT EM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS Mr. Eden moved to approve appointing an Animal_ Shelter Act Advisory Committee in compliance with Article 4477 -6b of the Vernon's Texas Civfl. :Statutes. Committee members appointed are John Craig, Director of Development; Eldred. Pruitt, Environmental. Health. Manager; Max E. Ficken, DV'M, , a licensed veterinarian in the City and Ms. Kelly Attebury, 1840 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas, who is a representative from an animal welfare organization. Mrs. Saleh seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried., ITEM NO 7: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1022 Mr. Douglass moved to declare an emergency and approve on first. and .final. reading Ordinance No. 1022, amending the swimming pool. fees. The fees will remain the same with the exception of the discount tickets being increased from 20 swim coupons for $20.00 to 25 swim coupons for. $20.00. 1990-081 Euless City Council Regular Meeting May 8, 1990 - Page Five ITEM NO 7: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO 1022 ( cont . ) Mrs. Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO 8: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -730 Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 90-730, amending Resolution No. 89-707, authorizing Tom Cox, Administrative Services Director, to sign the required forms for obtaining regular exempt license plates. Mr. Baker seconded the motion. Aye: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO 90 -14 Mr. Eden moved to approve awarding a split hid between 11 & D Enterprise and. Centerline Supply, low bidders for street maintenance supplies, per staff recommendations. Mrs. Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9A: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90-731 Mr, Douglass moved to approve Resolution No, 90.731, ordering a run-off election between Peter Staks and Todd Smith for Councitmember Place. Five, to be held on Saturday, May 19, 1990. Mr. Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saleh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1990 -082 Euless City Council Regular Meeting May 8, 1990 -- Page. Six ITEM NO. 9B: ('CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 °732 Mrs. Saieh moved to approve Resolution No 90 -732, designating the City of Euless as agent for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act. (Public Law 288, 93rd Congress) or otherwise available from the President's Disaster Relief Fund. City Manager Toms Hart stated that Federal assistance is available. to the. City the to the flooding that has occurred in the City. He stated that only a couple of hoes were flooded this year compared to the number in previous years. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Douglass, Eden and Mrs. Saieh Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO 10: CITY MANAGER ` S REPORT Mr. Hart stated he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 11: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT -1r. Cribbs stated he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 12: CITY SECRETARY ` S REPORT The minutes of the April 24, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as written. ITEM NO. 13: VARIOUS STAFF REPORTS There were no staff reports at this time. ITEM NO. 14: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mrs. Saleb welcomed Bobby Baker, Place 3, to the Council. Mr. Baker stated that he was proud to be on the Council and introduced his family to the Council and the audience. Mr. Douglass also welcomed Mr, Baker and stated that it was a good election and a very good turnout of voters on election day. i990 --0 °3 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting May 8, 1990 - Page Seven ADJOQRNMEI1T There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was ad- journed at 7;43 p.m. APPROVED Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST,`: lf� Rosemary Gaff City Secretary Minutes taken and prepared by Linda Lux