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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ir. EULESS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1992 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold Samuels at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 1992, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Council Members Frank Douglass, Todd Smith, Bobby Baker and Peter Staks. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled issues. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary K. B. Fuller, Chief of Police Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer Rick Herold, Director of Community Services John Craig, Director of Development Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of Development Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant Beth Earle, Public Relations Officer Diane Eggers, Volunteer Coordinator Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to City Secretary Visitors Henry Boatright, Chairman, Civil Service Commission Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board Charles Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission Dr. Cary Douglass Nancy Smith and other visitors as shown on register PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh led the Pledge of Allegiance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1992 PAGE 2 INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Samuels. Mayor Samuels asked Councilman Douglass to introduce his son, Dr. Cary Douglass, who is in the area for a month doing a rotation at the Osteopathic Hospital in Fort Worth. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Saleh moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 1: BID AWARD NO. 92-02: Concrete Curbing and approaches at the Villages of Bear Creek Park to Pittman Construction for $33,125 (Alternate A). ITEM NO. 2: MINUTES of the Regular Council Meeting of February 11, 1992. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker and Staks Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Samuels presented a 10-year pin to Gene Haywood, Police Corporal. Police Chief Fuller presented Corporal Haywood with his 10-year service bar. ITEM NO. 4: PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - Vision Twenty-One, Metroplex Ministries, 601 E. Airport Freeway Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Dan Grant, Operations Manager, Metroplex Ministries, advised the City Council that the church was asking for approval of the Specific Use Permit to allow expansion of the present auditorium to accommodate an expanding congregation. General discussion took place regarding parking, lighting and the increased seating capacity of the auditorium. After Council discussion, Mayor Samuels asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment. There were no comments or questions from the audience. Mayor Samuels declared the public hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. Councilman Douglass moved to approve a Specific Use Permit for Zoning Case #92-01SP, Metroplex Ministries. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1992 PAGE 3 Councilman Staks noted that Specific Use Permits are passed on with the property, therefore, he asked Councilman Douglass to consider amending his No"' motion to stipulate the Specific Use Permit would be for use as a church auditorium and a church-operated facility. Councilman Douglass asked that his motion be amended to add "for use as a church and church-related activities." Councilman Smith, who seconded the motion consented to the amendment. The motion was amended as follows: to approve a Specific Use Permit for Zoning Case I/92-01SP, Metroplex Ministries, for use as a church and church-related activities. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker and Staks Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: RESOLUTION NO. 92-782 - Permitting City of Euless and Hurst- Euless-Bedford ISD to conduct joint elections including joint early voting and the sharing of expenses Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 92-782. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker and Staks ,,. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: RESOLUTION NO. 92-783 - Concurring with the State to quitclaim right-of-way to Midway Drive along SH360 Councilman Baker moved to approve Resolution No. 92-783, concurring in the State's determination that a portion of the State's right-of-way on State Highway 360 is no longer needed as a road and that the right-of-way be quitclaimed in accordance with State regulations. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker and Staks Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. wr. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1992 PAGE 4 ITEM NO. 7: RESOLUTION NO. 92-778 - Regarding Execution of Contracts Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 92-778, permitting the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute City contracts for the daily operation of City business as outlined: a) equipment/machinery maintenance b) purchases which do not exceed the State required legal bidding limit c) purchases and transactions which do exceed the State bidding limit as further authorized by the Mayor and City Council upon awarding of bid or proposal for that item after approval on City Council agenda. d) professional and personal services Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker and Staks Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Tom Hart introduced Diane Eggers, Volunteer Coordinator. He stated that in tough economic times it is very important to utilize volunteers. When the City implemented the volunteer program, it was understood that the program must pay for itself or be disbanded. b) Staff Diane Eggers distributed her report and a new Volunteer Brochure and reported that 96 people have volunteered in 1992, saving the City approximately $2,735. This figure is derived from multiplying the number of volunteer hours by $5.00, a figure that is relatively low when compared with the larger figures some institutions use to determine savings from utilizing volunteers. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, applauded the volunteers who completed the City's sidewalk survey in a very timely manner. He urged other directors to take advantage of the program. Mrs. Eggers commented further on the enthusiasm of the volunteers and stated that the City definitely benefits through the program, but also the volunteers have a real sense of worth as a result of their efforts for the City. c) City Attorney City Attorney James Cribbs had no report. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1992 PAGE 5 d) City Council S► Councilman Douglass thanked Diane Eggers for a very interesting report and commented that he very much enjoyed attending the Parks and Leisure Services Appreciation Banquet. He commended staff on the very informative Town Hall event which had a good turnout of area merchants. Councilman Baker also made positive comments regarding the Parks and Leisure Services Appreciation Banquet as well as the Police and Fire Awards Banquet. Mr. Baker congratulated Councilman Douglass' son, Dr. Cary Douglass, who was present in the meeting, and noted that it means a lot to the community when its youth succeed in their endeavors. Councilman Smith reiterated the previous comments on the employee banquets and thanked Diane Eggers for her program and excellent work with the City volunteers. Mr. Smith congratulated Debra Forte' for the award which the City received, the National Certificate of Achievement, from the Governmental Financial Officers of the United States. He remarked on the drastic improvements at the Villages of Bear Creek Park and at the old 7-Eleven at Midway Park. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh asked that a list of employees who received awards at the recent banquets be included in the Council Minutes. Mrs. Saleh acknowledged Cary Douglass and congratulated him on his success. Fire Department Awards George Cook, 1991 Firefighter of the Year - Steve Eck, 1991 Rookie Firefighter of the Year John O'Brien, 1991 Distinguished Service Award Lt. Danny Phillips, 1991 Supervisor of the Year Scott Parsley, 1991 Paramedic of the Year Richard E. Clark, Jr. , 1991 Driver Engineer of the Year Police Department Awards Pamela J. Byers, Police Officer of the Year Steven L. Eskew, Supervisor of the Year Charles T. Skiles, Distinguished Service Deborah J. Young, Distinguished Service (Civilian) Suzanne Shane Sheffield, Bill Harvell Award Kelley D. Adley, Michael Williamson Memorial Award Freddie K. Clark, W. M. "Blackie" Sustaire Memorial Award Parks and Leisure Services Awards Steve Watson, Business Award (Bagel Crisp) Jeff Bennett, Business Award (Pepsi) James Pietzsch, Business Award (Bank One) Larry Schaapveld, Professional Service Award Richard McNeese, 1 + 1 = 2 Award Mary Lib Saleh, Spirit Award Vicki Balsinger, Instructor of the Year Award Lions Club, Community Organization of the Year Leon Hogg, Volunteer of the Year City of Euless Employees, Helping Hand Award REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1992 PAGE 6 Councilman Staks commended staff for their hard work in organizing all the recent events and meetings. He underscored the fact that the City staff was 'tow given an award by the Parks and Leisure Services Group and thanked the directors for their cooperative work between departments. Mr. Staks expressed appreciation to Public Works Director Randy Byers and Superintendent John Gist for their timely response to problems on N. Main at the water tower entry and the Glade Road construction area. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh thanked Administrative Assistant Modesto Mundo for his part in the compilation of the City Business Directory. Mrs. Saleh said that she had heard many positive comments on the directory. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CA;1461,W Akpr— -1124"4.4411454°11,) Susan Crim, CMC Harold D. Samuels City Secretary Mayor \citysec\022. w..