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Home My WebLink About1990-08-28a (special called)MINUTES OF A CALLED MEETING OF THE EUL[SS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 28, 1990 CALL TO ORDER 1990-1.70 A. called meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:.15 p.m., on Tuesday, August 28, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal. Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Council Members Bobby Baker, Frank Douglass, Mary Lib Saleh and Peter Stak.s. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Eden was not. present. Staff Members Present Tom Hart., City Manager H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager Bob McFarland., C:i.ty Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary Steve Norwood, Assistant to the City Manager John Craig, Director of Development Torn Cox, Director of Administrative Services K. B. Fuller, Police. Chief Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Rick Herold, Director of COmmunity Services Debra Forte, Director of Fiscal & Human Resources Julia Wakeley, Recreation Manager Kyle McAdams, Fleet Superintendent Becky Null, Secretary to the Assistant City Manager Visitors Leon Hogg Marty Case Bill Brown Charles Miller Ron Henson Helen L:i.ghtbody Roy Power Richard McNeese Robert (Pete) Alien Pete Jacobs and other interested parties 1990-171 Euless City Council Called Meeting August 28, 1990 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Staks led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Baker. NEW BUSINESS ITFi4 NO. 1.: APPROVAE, OF PRELIMINARY PLATTING - #P- -90 -12 Councilman Staks moved to approve the revised preliminary plat i #P- 90 -12, West Point 11 Addition, subject to the fencing required along Pipeline Road and the south property line adjacent to Highway 10 being shown on the final plat. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATTING - #P-90 -13 Mr. Pete ,Jacobs of Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc., representing Southwestern Bell. Mobile Systems, was present to answer any questions regarding the final plat. There being no questions, Councilman Douglass moved to approve final plat #P- 90 -13, Lot 1, Block A, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems Addition; generally located in the 300 block of Himes Drive at the north end of Byers Street. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3: PUBLIC HEARING ON 1990 -1991 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on the 1990-91 Fiscal Year Budget. The Director of Finance, Debra Forte, presented the budget objectives the staff worked with in preparation of the budget and reviewed the process through which the budget had been established. She illustrated where the :money comes from that a City operates on and gave examples of how the City's money is spent. The budget which is approximately $23,000,000 is set forth by departmental break -down of this amount in the summary of the complete budget. She compared the General Operating Fund with the Water and Sewer Fund and stated the general Fund Budget establishes a deficit of $608,000 for the coming fiscal year. City Manager Tom Hart stated that the three major areas of emphasis in the budget are 1990-172 Euless City Councii. Called Meeting August 28, 1990 - Page Three 1 1134 NO. 3: PUBLIC REARING ON 1990 -1991 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET (cont.) an increase in employee salaries, increased costs of utilities and the debt. service increase. He said there is not a recommendation for a water and sewer rate increase at this time but that a rate study is being recommended for the coming year. Mr. Hart stated the budget as presented includes many budget. cuts. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Samuels closed the public hearing. ITEM NO 4: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO 1032 ADOPTING THE 1990-1991 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET City Manager Tom Hart recommended approval of the budget- Councilman Baker moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1032 adopting the 1990- 1991 Fiscal Year Budget., Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass and Staks Nays: Council Member Saleh. Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL. OF FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 1033 ADOPTING THE 1990 . TAX ROLL Councilman Baker moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1033 adopting the 1990 Tai. Roll. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 1034 ADOPTING THE 1990 AD VALOREM TAX RATE Councilman Douglass moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1034 adopting the 1990 Ad Valorem Tax Rate, providing for certain exemptions, and providing for an increase in principal and interest charges on delinquent property tax accounts. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1990-173 Euless City Council Called Meeting August 28, 1990 - Page Four ITF2I NO. 7: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 9O -748 Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve Resolution No. 90-7148 expressing .flan opposition to restrictions being considered to be placed on local land use regulations within certain territories surrounding airports. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: PRESENTATION OF 1 + 1 = 2 PROGRAM Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, gave a presentation of "1 + 1 = 2 ", a proposed 10 year plan to plant one. tree for every resident of the City of Euless by the year 2000, He stated that after. the City of Euless received the Texas Urban Forestry City of the Year Award, the Parks and Recreation Board and the Tree Board along with the Recreation Department Staff came up with the idea. They believe it to be the most unique tree enrichment program of any city. It will do three things: (1) create history, (2) improve environment, and (3) enhance the quality of life. Mr. Herold explained how the program would operate through neighborhood organizations and schools working with the City. ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF SPECIAL. EVENT PERMIT Mr. Robert (Pete) Allen, owner of Super. Value Pharmacy, requested approval of a one day vaccination clinic for dogs and cats to occur in the parking lot of Super Value Pharmacy. Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve a Spec-i.ai. Event Permit for the clinic with the stipulation that the Chief of Police and the City Manager be notified in writing 10 days in advance of the date on which it will be held. The motion was seconded by Councilman Staks, Ayes: Council Members Baker, Saleh and Staks Nays: Council Member Douglass Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. ITEM NO. 9A: APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF UTILITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT City Manager Tom Hart stated the first step toward the establishment of a Utility Drainage District is giving notice of a public. hearing. This w :i.11 set in motion the process that will take approximately five months with the first fees to be collected in February, 1991. 1990 -174 Euless City Council Called Meeting August 28, 1990 ® Page Five ITEM NO 9A: APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF UTILITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT (cont.) Councilman Staks roved to call a public hearing for Tuesday, October 9, 1991, and to direct. the City Staff to publish the ordinance establishing a utility drainage district. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hart had no report. ITEM NO. 11: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland had no report. ITEM NO. 12.: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT The minutes of the August 14, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as written. ITEM NO 13: STAFF REPORTS At the suggestion of Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager, Councilman Staks moved to encourage the employees of the City of Euless to show support for military personnel being sent overseas to the. Middle East by wearing a. yellow ribbon. or displaying one where appropriate on City property. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Kyle McAdams, Fleet Superintendent for the City of Euless, gave a report on the operation of the Vehicle Service Center, detailing the accomplishments of the last f:i.ve months. He explained the computerization of the department, the extensive preventive maintenance program and reported that the Service Center does approximately 98% of the repairs to City vehicles. Julia Wakeley, Recreation Manager, reported on the Latchkey Pilot Program being initiated by the Community Services Department, She related the need in the community for this type of program and gave an overview of the guidelines and activities involved, 1990 --175 Euless City Council Called Meeting August 28, 1990 - Page Six ITEM NO. 13: STAFF REPORTS (cont.) City Manager, Tom Hart thanked Councilwoman Saleh, Julia Wakeley, Rick Herold and their staff for their part in the TML Region Vili Quarterly Meeting which was held in Euless on August 20, 1990. ITFA NO. 14: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Stars reported an the neighborhood meetings which have been held on the airport issue. He commended the Recreation Department on their after school. program. Councilwoman Saleh thanked the City employees and citizens who assisted with the TML meeting. She reported that. 70 Euless City employees, Council and spouses participated in the event. Mayor Samuels stated that he has been contacted to host a breakfast for the. Mayor of Jerusalem when he visits in our area. Councilwoman Saleh reported that the Sulphur. Creek Task Force has been meeting regularly, setting goals, and advising homeowners of the progress. She thanked the Utility Department employees for their work and said she was pleased with the new signs being displayed around town that show the City's tax dollars are at work. Councilman Baker gave an update on the Highway 10 organization, They have a set of bylaws to he approved and will be choosing a name soon. They are making plans for better lighting and beautification. TTFA NO. 15: EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AS AUTHORIZED BY V.T.C.S. ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (e) An Executive. Session was held to discuss pending litigation as authorized by V.T.S.C. Article 6252 -17, Section 2 (e). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m, ATTEST: Susan Crim,'City Secretary APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor