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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 1990 CALL, TO ORDER 1990 --150 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7 :05 p.m., on Tuesday, August 14, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal. Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Mayor Pro Tem Bob Eden, and Council. Members Bobby Baker, Frank Douglass, Mary Lib Saleh and Peter St.aks. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager H. Kay Godbey, Assistant. City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary John Craig, Director of Development. Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Debra Forte Director of Fiscal & Human Resources Jim McKanna, Project Engineer Randy Byers, Director of Streets & Utilities Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Leon Hogg Donna Smith Chris Hunt Charles Miller Todd and Nancy Smith and other interested parties 1990 -152 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 14, 1990 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harold D. Samuels led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Frank Douglass. OLD BUSINESS ITEM. NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1029 Councilman. Eden moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No 1029, for Zoning Case No. 90-03, a request of Durable Specialties, Inc., for a change of zoning on Lot 27E-R, Block C, Somerset Place Addition, from C-1. (Neighborhood Business District) to PD (Planned Development) for an indoor recreational facilit :y, located at 100 E. Midway Drive. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saieh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1.030 Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance. No. 1030, for Zoning Case No. 90 -04, a request of Bannett. Resources Corporation for a change of zoning on Tracts 1F, 1F3, and 1F4, of the John Groves Survey, A -599, from C-2 (Community Business District) to PD (Planned. Development) for single family housing on reduced lots with reduced setbacks; generally located between W Pipeline Road. and S. H. 10, along the east and west side of S. Hospital Parkway, subject to fencing along both Pipeline Road and the south property line adjacent to S. H. 10. Councilman Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saieh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -742 Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution. No. 90-742, supporting WIN international Airport in its request to the State Highway Commission to authorize that the D /FW east-west connector expressway be added to the feasibility study authorized by minute order 89563 as passed on November 22, 1989. Euless City Council. Regular Meeting August 14, 1990 ° Page Three. ITS NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OFF RESOLUTION NO. 90-742 (cont.) Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Aye: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the. motion carried. ITEM NO, 4: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1031 Mr. Boyd London, Bonding Agent for Texas, presented the City Council companies expressing an interest in London opened each bid and read company, and excused himself from received. 1990-153 First. Southwest Corporation Company, Dallas, with nine (9) bids received from various issuing the Certificates of Obligation. M. aloud the interest rate quoted from each the Council Chambers to tabulate the bids Councilman Douglass moved to accept the bids and to declare an emergency and approve on first and final reading Ordinance No 1031, authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990," dated August 1, 1990, in. the amount of $2,000,000,00 and that. NCNB Texas be appointed the issuing agent of the certificates at an interest rate of 7.109421 Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared. the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -743 Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve Resolution No. 90 -743, approving and authorizing the execution of a "Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement" by and between the City of Euless and Ameritrust Texas National Association., in relation to the "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and. Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990 ". Councilman Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1990-154 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 14, 1990 ° Page Four ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -744 Councilman Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 90 -74t3, appointing Fulbrght and Jaworski as Bond Counsel in relation to the "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Tirnited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990x`. Councilman Douglass seconded the. motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None. Manor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -745 Councilman. Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 90 -745, approving and designating First Southwest Corporation Company, Dallas, Texas, as Financial Advisors in relation to the "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990 ". Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Baker moved that the Council of the City of Euless propose to increase taxes by 7,885 percent over the published effective tax rate of $.50132 for 1990 and set a public hearing to discuss said tax rate increase to be held on August 28, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Euless Municipal Complex, 201 North actor Drive, Euless, Texas, and that the regularly scheduled Council meeting for that date be convened at 7:30 or at the conclusion of the public hearing, Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1G9O -155 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 14, 1990 - Page Five ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 90 -747 Councilman Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 90-747, approving the Hurst- Euless-Bedford Economic Development Foundation Strategic. Plan and supporting its implementation and appointing Councilman Frank Douglass to serve on the H -E -B Economic Development Foundation Board along with City Manager Tom Hart. After discussion, Councilman Eden withdrew his motion. Councilwoman Saleh then moved to approve Resolution No. 90 -747, approving the Hurst.- Euless - Bedford Econom:i.c. Development Foundation Strategic Plan and supporting its implementation and appointing Mayor Pro Tem Bob Eden to serve on the H -E -13 Economic Development Foundation Board along with City Manager Toni Hart. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Abstentions: Council Member Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF A SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST Mr. Jim Lane was present representing Twin Bridge Apartments, 605 Del Paso, Euless, Texas, for a sign variance. He stated they were requesting the sign variance due to the apartments setting back behind the K -Mart store and not being visible from either S. H. 10 or F. M. 157. The sign which is currently in place is 16 feet high and 95 square feet in area, but the apartments have been told the sign is non - conforming. Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the sign variance request for Twin Bridge Apartments. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: Council Member Douglass Mayor Samuels declared the. motion carried. ITFA NO. 11: CONSIDERATION Of BID AWARD Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the renewal of the janitorial services contract subject to time adjustments with Interstate Building Maintenance, 6 Maim. Plaza, Arlington, Texas. 1990 -155 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 14, 1990 - Page Six ITEM NO. 11: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD (cont.) Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Sta.ks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NOTE: COUNCILMAN DOUGLASS MOVED TO APPROVE, COUNCILMAN STAKS SECONDED, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS BAKER, DOUGLASS, EDEN, SALEH AND STAKS BY ONE VOICE GENERAL CONSENT, APPROVED ITEMS 12, 13, 14, 15 AND 16. MAYOR. SAMUELS DECLARED '1' 1 MOTION CARRIED FOR ITEMS 1.2, 13, 14, 15 AND 16. ITEM! NO. 12: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO 90 -21 The only bid received was awarded to Honda North, 11434 Stetamaons, Dallas, Texas, Bid No 90 -21, that met staff recommendations regarding a portable electric generator for the fire department, in the amount. of $900.00. ITEM NO. 13: CONSTDERATION OF BII) AWARD NO 90 -22 The only bid received was awarded to Riggs First Line Equipment, 309 Main Street, Forney, Texas, Bid No. 90 -22, that met staff recommendations for four (4) rescue/air lifting bags and accessories for the fire department, in the amount of $3,499.00. ITEM NO 14: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO 90-23 The only bid received was awarded to Riggs First Line Equipment, 309 Main Street, Forney, Texas, Bid No. 90 -23, that met staff recommendations for a hydraulic plunger ram and accessories for the fire department, in the amount of $2,492.00, ITEM NO. 15: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO. 90 -24 The low bid received was awarded to W. S. Darley and Company, 2000 Anson Drive, Melrose Park, Illinois, Bid No 90-24, that met staff recommendations for three (3) ratchet hydrant wrenches for the fire department., in the amount of $405.00. ITEM NO. 16: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO. 90 -26 The low hid received was awarded to Motorola Communication F. Electronic, P. G. Box 81.9049, Dallas, Texas, Bid No. 90 -26, that met staff recommendations for two (2) portable radios for the fire. department, in the amount of $4,958,00. 1990-157 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August. 14, 1990 - Page Seven STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 17: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Tom Hart stated that he had received a letter from `3'13 Electric advising that the new rates were being put into effect. ITEM NO. 18: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITFII NO. 19: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT The minutes of the July 24, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as written, with the addition of "or consumed" being added to Item No 8, (2), to read: (2) no alcohol be sold or consumed on the premises. ITEM NO. 20: STAFF REPORTS Director of Development John Craig advised the Council that the Blessing Branch Bridge at North Main Street project had been completed with a cost over-run of $16,400.00 and another. $3,286..00 additional funds for unit.:.p.ricin.g,jor. concrete. Assistant City Manager H. Kay Godbey advised the Council and the audience that there will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 1990, at 6:00 p.m., at the Midway Recreation Center, regarding the Draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) by the Runway Task Force. Assistant City Manager H. Kay Godbey stated that an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) Public Hearing is scheduled for September 24, 1990, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. ITEM NO. 21: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Staks advised the Council and audience. that some of the homeowners, about 150 neighbors, had gathered last week for discussions concerning the airport and that there will be more neighborhood meetings this week for anyone interested in attending. The :meeting dates and times are: Wednesday, August 15, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. on Holly. Court, Thursday, August 16, 1990, at 6 :30 p.m. at 304 Cinnamon and Sunday, August 19, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the soccer fields at Midway and International Parkway. Councilwoman Saleh asked if staff had checked on the drainage problem brought up at the City Council meeting on July 24th concerning the indoor soccer facility? Director of Development John Craig advised Councilwoman Saleh that they were still working on the problem. 1990-158 Euless City Council Regular Meeting August 14, 1.990 - Page Eight ITEM NO. 21: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont.) Councilwoman Saleh advised the audience that the City of Euless is hosting the Texas Municipal League Region VIII Third Quarterly Meeting on Monday, August 20, 1990, at the Midway Recreation Center and that the center will be closed to the public on Sunday and Monday in order to prepare for the meeting. The Recreation Center will also be closed on Tuesday, August 21, 1990, due to the EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) presentation by the Euless Runway Task Force,, Councilwoman Saleh did state that the swimming pool would be open on Tuesday and there would be free swimming for everyone. Councilman Eden stated that the City is doing a very good job of getting rid of the tall. grass. Councilman. Douglass commented on the expertise of the staff regarding the budget presentation during the Budget. Worksession in Salado, Texas, on August 10, 11 and 12, 1990. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Ms. Kay Barkin, 301 Springridge, Euless, addressed the. Council regarding the DIFW Draft EIS (Environmental Impact: Statement) . Her first concern was with the mitigation boundaries and exactly where those boundaries are, stating that it should have been more. clear in. the draft study, She also asked if the City should join. with the City of Irving in requesting sound..mitigati.on boundaries. Her final concern was that there should be separate hearings in each of the cities instead of only one large hearing. Councilman Staks advised the audience that any residents within the boundaries would receive a notice and if you were outside the boundaries, then. no notice would be sent to you. Leon. Hogg, Parks and Recreation Board Chairman, advised the Council that the jogging trail in Wilshire. was in and will go around the school perimeter where lights are already installed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was ad- journed at. 8:32 p.m. APPROVED: „{ S 3 Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: Susa3i Crim, City Secretary Minutes taken and prepared by Linda Lux