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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EUI.ESS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 1990 CALL TO ORDER 1.990 -221 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 5 :00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 23, 1990, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. The City Council met in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters relating to Boar.diCommission Appointments and pending litigation. Those present were Mayor Harold 1). Samuels, Mayor Pro Tern Bob Eden, and Council Members Bobby Baker, Frank Douglass, Mary Lib Saleh and Peter Staks. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting to the Council Chambers at 7 :05 p.m. for consideration. of scheduled items. Staff Members Present H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager. James Crihhs, City Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary Steve Norwood, Assistant to the City Manager Randy Byers, Director of Streets & Utilities K. 13. Fuller, Police Chief Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Rick Herold, Director of Community Services Lee Koontz, Fire Chief John Craig, Director of Development Jim McKanna, Project Engineer Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of Development John Gist, Superintendent of Streets & Utilities Shelly Powell., Public Relations Coordinator Modesto Mundo, Intern Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Gary Russell Nicole McClendon Barbara A. Case Nancy Jo Hubbard Pat Atkins Milton Earle Charles Miller and other interested parties 1990 -223 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Saleh led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Eden. PRESENTATION OF RED RIBBON WOK. Mr. Gary Russell, Counselor at Euless Junior High and Student Nicole McClendon, were present representing the school during ' :Red Ribbon Week" for the Drug Awareness Program. Ms. McClendon read a speech and then distributed red ribbons to the City Council. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND FINAL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1035 Councilman Eden moved to approve Ordinance No. 1.035. The motion died for a lack of second. Councilwoman Saleh moved to table the second reading and final approval of Ordinance No. 1035, a request of Resolution Trust Corporation for a change of zoning from L-1 (Limited Industrial) to I -1 (Light. Industrial) on Lots 1 through 6, Block A, Baccarac Industrial Park, until after Planning and Zoning approves the rep +.at . Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared. the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1036 Ms. Barbara Case, 1306 Shady Creek Drive and Ms. Nancy Jo Hubbard, 14400 Shady Creek Drive, came before the Council in support: of the establishment of the Euless Municipal Drainage utility System. Councilman Baker moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1036 adopting the Municipal. Drainage Utility Systems Act and establishing the Euless Municipal Drainage Utility System. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. 1990 -224 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Three ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1036 (cont..) Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Sales and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS Councilman Eden moved to approve the appointments and reappointments to the following boards: Advisor Board for Social Concerns: Elsie Alien - place 2; Dana Nelson - place 3; James L. Foil - place 4; Henry Kasten. - place 5 and James Kelly - place 6. Civil Service Commission: Willie Mae McCormick - place 2; Glenn Walker and David Gilfiilan - alternates. Library Board: Christopher Kubin - place 2; Willie Mae McCormick - place 4; Alice Ernest - place 5 and William Kirkley - place 6. Parks and Recreation Board: Bonnie O'Brien - place 1; Jerry Robinson -. place 4; Leon Hogg - place 5; Bill ,.aria - place 6; Stephen O'Brien and Charles K. Miller - alternates. Plannira anti jonin Commission: Todd Smith - place 4; Ronald Young - place 5; Carl. Tyson - puce 6 and George Zahn - place 7. Street Naming Committee: Ray tester - place 1; Frank Douglass - place 2 and Ralph Williamson - place 3. Zoning Board of Adjustments: Kerry McCombs - place 1; Martin V. Case - place 3; Patrick Sims -• place 4; David Massey - place 5 and Daniel Grant - alternate. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Sale:h and Staks Nays: None Manor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4: HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 90 -05 AND CONSIDER FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1037 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing for Zoning Casr' No. 90 -05, a request of Tom Purvis III for a change of zoning from R -1 (Single Family District) to C -2 (Community Business District) on Tracts 4C, 4B1 and a portion of Tract. 6B1, of the J. Doss Survey, A -441. 1990-225 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23 1990 ° Page Four ITEM NO. 4: HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 90°0.5 AND CONSIDER FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1037 (cont.) Mr. Pat Atkins, with Don A. Tipton, Inc., 6330 Belt Line "C ", Garland, representing Mr. Thomas E. Purvis III, stated Mr. Purvis was requesting a change of zoning on a portion of the property, in order to provide services to the proposed single family development which will be developed at a later date. Mr. Atkins advised the Council that this particular site already had drainage in and there would be good. access to the homes which would be developed later and also would have easy access and visibility to State Highway 121. Councilman. Staks commented that he would favor. Mr. Purvis taking the two acres from the corner, instead of chopping the property up. He stated that this was the last large piece of property within the City that was still for commercial usage. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning change. There being none, Mayor Samuels asked if there were any opponents to the zoning change. There being none and no further questions from the Council, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Douglass moved to table the first reading of Ordinance No, 1037 for Zoning Case No. 90 -05, and stated that he would like Mr. Purvis to appear before the Council and inform the Council of his plans for the property. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF CHRISTMAS TREE LOT REQUEST Mr. Milton Earle, 408 Lone Oak Circle, Euless, carne before the Council requesting permission for his Christmas tree lot at the corner of North Main Street and Harwood Road in the Kroger parking lot. He advised the Council. and audience that this is his third year to sell trees at this location and he has always had verbal permission from the owner of the property. He stated that they grow their trees in east Texas and own a tree farm where individuals are allowed to come and cut their own trees. Councilman Staks moved to approve the request. of Mr. Earle for a Christmas tree lot. at the corner of North Main Street and Harwood Road. Councilman Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Abstentions: Council Member Douglass Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1990-226 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Five ITEM NO 6: APPROVAL OF CHRISTMAS TREE LOT REQUEST Mr. Charles K. Miller, 608 Creekside Drive, Euless, came before the Council requesting permission for the Lion's Club for a Christmas tree lot at Midway Park next to Field No. 1. Mr. Miller stated that due to the construction of State Highway 10, they had to find another place for the tree lot and this seems to be the best. location. Councilman Baker moved to approve the Christmas tree lot request of the Lion's Club in Midway Park next to Field No. 1. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the mot L on. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Abstentions: Counc:i.l. Member Douglass Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITER NO. 7: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 90 -752 Assistant City Manager H. Kay Godbey advised the Council and audience that there were about 150 citizens and employees of the City who addressed issues for the future planning of the City and helped in the drafting of the City of Euless Strategic Plan. She stated that the plan would he mailed out later and then the Strategic Plan would be reviewed and modified each year. Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 90-752 regarding the adoption of the City of Euless Strategic Plan and to express thanks to each person who participated in the implementation of the Strategic Plan. 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: APPROVAL FOR ADOPTING THE 1990 -1.991 CAPITAL IMPROVFMNiS PROGRAM Assistant City Manager H. Kay Godbey advised the Council and audience that the Capital Improvements Program is the culmination of several years of planning on the part of several. citizen groups studying the City's needs including infrastructure and is a plan for five years into the future. She advised that the City is continually seeking funds from grants. Mayor Samuels advised the audience that the projects are scattered throughout: the City, with a maiorit.y of the money being spent in the older areas mainly for street projects. 1990 -227 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23 1990 - Page Six ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL FOR ADOPTING THE 1990 -1991 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (cont.. ) Councilman Staks moved to approve the 1990 -1991 Capital Improvements Program as presented with the exception that number ten in the Parks C.T.P. (trash cans) be cut from $20,000 to $.5,000, and defer approval of 1992 funds until next year. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC REARING Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve calling a public hearing for levying the schedule of charges upon real property within the Euless Municipal Drainage Utility System for Tuesday, November 27, 1990, at 7 :00 p.m. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Salem and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT Mayor Samuels stated that the City has been able to secure a grant to help with the funding of the Morrisdale project. Councilman Eden moved to authorize City Manager Tom Bart to enter into a contract with Elliott & Hughes, Inc., for engineering services and design to the west of and including Arwine Cemetery Road. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1990 -228 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Seven ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1038 Councilman Baker moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1038, revising and increasing the rate of interest accruing on delinquent ad. valorem taxes. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO 12: APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT Councilman Staks moved to approve the contract regarding tax collection services for the City of Euless by the Hurst- Euless-Bedford Independent School District, for the fiscal year 1990 -1991. Councilman Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor. Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM NO. 13: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD NO. 90 -35 Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the bid award for the purchase of a wheel loader to Ease Equipment Company, Euless, Texas, in the amount of $61,561 for the Streets & Utilities Department, with. the option of a. lease purchase. Councilman Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO. 90-37 Councilman Eden moved to table the bid award for the purchase of a steel wheel roller for the Streets & utilities Department cznti.1. January 1991, and to lease the equipment for the present time. Councilman Staks seconded the. motion. 1990-229 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Eight ITEM NO. 14: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD NO. 90 -37 (cont . ) Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD NO. 90 -39 Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the only bid received for a mail processing system to Pitney Bowes, in the amount of $11,626. The Council would leave the decision up to the City Manager as to whether he would rather lease the equipment for a cost. of $343.00 per month or purchase the equipment. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR FIRE STATION :III., PHASE II Councilman Douglass moved to approve the re -bid items on Fire Station III, Phase II, to the low bidder for removing the fuel tanks to United Contracting, Irving, Texas, in the amount of $6,150.00 and the slab work to Speed Fab-Crete, Fort Worth, Texas, in the amount of $109.568.00. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 17: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ass:i.stant. C:i.ty Manager H. Kay Godbey stated City Manager Tom Hart, had to leave due to an illness in the family. WEN NO. 18: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated he had nothing to report.. 19903 --230 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Nine ITFI4 NO. 19: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT The minutes of the October 9, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as written. ITEM NO. 20: STAFF REPORTS Director of Fiscal and Human Resources Debra Forte gave a legislative update to the Council in precouncil. ITEM NO. 21: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Saleh commended the City staff on the worksession held last week (Tuesday, October 16th) and said she saw Ray Ozebek last weekend and he sent his regards to the City. Councilman Baker advised the Council and audience that T. J. Griffin, a student at Trinity High School, was injured in the football game on Friday night and is in serious condition and asked. that the citizens and Council pray for him and his family. Mayor Samuels suggested sending a proclamation to T. J. Griffin. from the Council. Councilman Douglass stated that T. J. Griffin fractured a vertebrae and is paralyzed from the shoulders down. He also wanted to thank the Strategic Planning Committee members who were present tonight for all their help on this committee. THY CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FINISH DISCUSSING BOARD /COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND THEN RETURNED TO THE REGULAR SESSION TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Councilman Eden moved to approve the following General. Provisions for the Economic Development Advisory Board and the additional members listed below. Euless Economic Development Advisory Board General Provisions I. Economic Development Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Economic Development is to improve the environment within the Cit :y of Euless that will be conducive for the creation, development or expansion of commercial, industrial, office and resi.denti.al developments so that jobs are created, the tax base is expanded, sales taxes and other revenues increased, and goods and services are available for our residents locally. 1990-231 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Ten I.I. Euless Economic Development Advisory Board A. Purpose To serve as an ad hoc advisory committee to assist. and advise the City of Euless in the review and. implementation of economic development efforts, B. Number Shall be ten (10) in number, unless amended. C. Selection and Terms of Members 1. Appointed by City Council. a. Five members appointed on odd years; and five members appointed on even years. b. Initial terms begin January 1, 1991. 2. Members may serve consecutive terms; not to exceed three terms. D. Make up of Board 1. The Euless Economic Development Advi.sory.Board shall be composed of a broad background of individuals and the following is a. list of suggested membership! a. Financial /Investment Services b. Real Estate and Development c. Local Business d. Utilities e. Local Resident 2. The Chairman and Vice - Chairman will be appointed by the City Council. 3. Members are not required to be a Euless resident to serve on the Board. E. Meetings and Quorum 1. The Board will meet quarterly, or as called. 2. Special meetings can be called by the City of Euless Director of Economic Development. 3. A simple majority of members will constitute a quorum. 4. City staff will serve in an advisory capacity to the Board and will be responsible for coordinating meetings. 5. Sub - committees to the Board may be formed on an as needed basis and will be appointed by the Board. 1990-232 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 23, 1990 - Page Eleven Economic Development Advisory Board: Glenn D. Walker, Chairman - Place 1 - 2 years; Boyce Byers - Place 2 - 2 years; Mark Brandsma - Place 3 ° 2 years; Bill Pasteur - Place 4 - 2 years; Gary Green - Place 5 - 1 year; J. P. Shull - Place 6 - 1 year; David Massey - Place 7 - 2 years; Dan Cordrev - Place 8 - 1 year; John Lasnond, Vice Chairman - P1.ace 9 - 1 year and John Voss - P1.ace 10 - 1 year Recycling Committee: Ken Batsinger - Chairman, Irene Rosec:rans, John Rothenberger, Letty Lynn Maloney and Linda Marie Archer. Charter. Review Committee: Jimmy C. Payton - Chairman; Neal Adams - Vice Chairman; Harland Ernest, Willie Mae McCormick, Bill. Pasteur, Bill Byers, Glenn D. Walker, Bonnie O'Brien, Bob Pippin, Charles K. Miller and Dwayne Wilcox. Doris Heath, Representative from an Animal. Welfare Organization to replace Kelly Attebury who can no longer serve. Councilman Baker to replace Ron Sternfels and Councilman Staks to replace Robert Pippin on the Industrial Development Authority. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Eden, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :00 p.m. ATTEST: Su SSan Grim, `:City Secretary Minutes taken and prepared by Linda Lux. APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor