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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULE3S CITY COUNCIL
ON
SEPTEMBER O, 1981
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called t0 order
at 8:00 P.M., September 8, 1981, in the Council Chambers Of the Euless
Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. 3D0Uel5. C0unCil0emberS present
were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Glenn Walker,
Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, and Ron SterDfelS.
Staff Members Present
W. M. 3U8taire, City Manager 80L McFarland, Citv Attorney
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James Knight, City Engineer Kay � City Secretary
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Kent Flynn, Director of Planning James HjCk2rs0D` Finance
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and Development Director
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Visitors Present
L. M. Greer Walter Elliott Andv Kidd
L. R. Peppers, Jr, L. B. Holmes Jim Sewell
William Ma|ish Bill Brown Helen Lfghtbndv
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman Robert Pippin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 1981, were
approved as written.
Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 1981 - Page Six
ITEM VII: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR 1981-82
Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on the proposed City of
Euless Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82, and recognized Mr. James R. HiCkers0n,
Finance Director, City of Euless, to present the proposal.
Mr. MjCkersnD outlined the proposed 1981-82 Budget after distributing
handouts t0 the audience:
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Mixed Beverage Q Sales Tax
8.3%
$ 580,000
Franchise Tax
5.9%
559.200
Ad Valorem Tax
25.3%
2,055,816
Fines & Forfeitures
2.9%
232,000
Licenses & Permits
1.3%
103`650
Revenue from Other Agencies
0.1%
7,510
Interest, Inspections & Other Revenues
5.8%
469,500
Revenue Sharing
2,6%
219,674
Beginning Balance
7.0%
568,116
Water & Sewer
39.8%
3,245,308
Total
100.0%
$8,141,774
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
General & Administrative
16.0%
51,301,957
Public Safety
26.0%
2,113,838
Public Works
8.4%
684,414
Parks & Recreation
7.2%
583,712
Revenue Sharing
2.5%,
2I9,674
Water & Sewer
39.8�
3,238,181
Total
100.0%
$8,141,774
Mr. H1Ckers0n stated this budget 1s about 9-3/4% more than ]DSt
year's budget.
Mayor Samuels asked if there were any opponents t0 this budget
proposal. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion
from the Council or from the audience. There being none, he declared the
Public Hearing closed.
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Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 1981 - Page Seven
ITEM VIII: FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF EULE33 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-82
Mrs. McCormick moved t0 adopt the first reading Of an ordinance
to approve the City Of Euless Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82, as presented
in Public Hearing at this meeting.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mrs, McCormick and Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, and
3ternfels
Nays: None
The 00ti0O Carried,
ITEM IX: CONSIDERATION OF A CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 7981-82
Mr. Sternfels recommended that the City Council approve the 1901-82
OW-1, agreement for the CETA program, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. He
stated that he had met with Mr. Jim Wood and Mr, 3tUrns, from the City of Fort
Worth, and they had discussed the benefits of the program. Mr- 3ternfelS felt
the CETA effort W0UlU continue t0 be an asset t0 the City of Euless.
Mr. McFarland outlined the Act to the audience, explaining the voting
powers Of the Cities involved in the program. The CETA representatives from
each participating Cjtv form a Board which in turn establishes and formulates
policies for administration Of the Act.
Mr. SternfelS moved t0 accept the CETA program for the City of
Euless during 1981-82,
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. SternfelS, Pippin, Eden, and Walker,
and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
The motion Carried.
The Euless City Council recognized the resignation of Mrs. Sandi
ShrdDg from the COUnCj] for 30Cidl Concerns.
Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 1981 - Page Eight 184
ITEM XI: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS
Mrs. McCormick moved t0 accept the appoint of two Student members
t0 the Council for Social Concerns: Ms. Kim GraZetti Of Euless Junior High
School, and Ms. Karen Tyson of Harwood Junior High School.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, St2rnfels"
and Eden
N�s: None
The motion carried.
ITEM XII: CONSIDERATION TO CALL A PUBLIC HEARING T0 ESTABLISH A TAX RATE
AND EXCEED THE PRESENT TAX RATE BY 5%
Mayor Samuels explained to the audience that the City Council must
hold a Public Hearing to establish a tax rate for 1981-82° and that this tax
rate will be an increase of 5%. He further explained that the City of Euless
is not increasing the actual tax rate, but the gross anticipated tax revenue
for 1981-82 fiscal year 1s 5% more than the previous year; therefore, the
State law requires the Dot10n be treated just as if the City were actually
raising the taxes.
Mr. Bill Brown, Tux Assessor and Collector, was in the audience
and also offered an explanation t0 the audience, reiterating what Mayor
Samuels had Said.
Mr. Walker moved t0 call a Public Hearing on September 22, 1981, at
7:30 P.M., t0 establish a tax rate and exceed the present tax rate by 5%.
Mr. 3ternfelS seconded the motion.
AYes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfe|S, Eden, and Pippin, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
The motion CDrrf2d,
ITEM XIII: CITY ATTORNEY/3 REPORT
Mr' McFarland stated that he had nothing t0 report.
Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 1981 - Page Nine
ITEM XlV: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr, Knight reminded the City Council and informed the audience
about the bid opening on Thursday, September lU, 1981, at 2:00 P.M., for
reconstruction of Dickey Drive.
ITEM XV: APPOINTMENT OF A CETA REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CITY OF EULE3S
Mr. Walker moved t0 reappoint Councilman Ron Sternfe]S as the
representative for the City of Euless t0 the CETA program for the upC00fOg
year,
Mr. Pippin seconded the 00ti0O,
Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Abstentions: Mr. Sternfels
Mr. SterDfels stated that he does not like t0 abstain from voting,
but did not want t0 just assume this duty. He said he will be pleased t0
serve in this CDp0Citv if the Council wishes him t0 do s0,
COMMENTS
Mr. L. B. Holmes, 805 Oakwood Drive, Euless, Texas, complimented
the City Council on holding the budget dnND as well DS they have. He also
asked about the hours of the Animal Control Department, and explained a
problem he has been having in his neighborhood with dogs running ]0OS8.
Mr. SuStaire explained the hours the Animal Wardens work, and
suggested Mr. Holmes give them D call, outlining his problem, and they
will be happy t0 work with him on it.
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There being no further business before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
, City SeCre
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Halold D. Samuels, Mayor