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Home My WebLink About1992-04-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold Samuels at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 1992, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Harold Samuels and Council Members Frank Douglass, Todd Smith and Peter Staks. Mayor Pro Tom Saleh was out of town due to illness in her family and Councilman Bobby Baker was on vacation. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. Henry Boatright, Chairman, Civil Service Commission; Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Nancy Foster, Chairman, Advisory Board for Social Concerns; Charles Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Henry Kasten, Advisory Board for Social Concerns; Evelyn Thomas, Advisory Board for Social Concerns; Frank Fletcher; Anthony Domenech, Sr.; JoAnn Prince; Kim Flood; Janice Flood; Robert Lopez; Jose and Leticia Delgado; Luis Ceballos; Ed Esquivel, Fulbright & Jaworski Mayor Harold Samuels led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Councilman Frank Douglass gave the invocation. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1992 PAGE 2 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY ANTHONY DOMENEGB- Mr. Anthony Domenech presented a 3-phase proposal for implementation of the Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) in the City of Euless. The first phase consists of City participation in NETS for one quarter (June through September) at a cost of approximately $4,000. At the end of the quarter, statistics would be compiled on number of passengers, mileage, number of new subscribers, passenger destinations, etc. The second phase would be the implementation of service for Fiscal Year 1992-93, Phase III would add another space on water bills for citizens to indicate if they would like to contribute $.50 to NETS. Several supporters of the NETS proposal addressed Council including Evelyn Thomas, Janice Flood, Robert Lopez, Henry Kasten, Dennis Harrison and Tina Harrison. Nancy Foster, Chairman of the Advisory Board for Social Concerns indicated that the Board had distributed surveys to determine the need for this service and would share the results with Council. Mayor Samuels said that since a new Council Member will soon be elected and two Council Members were not present that the matter would be discussed at the budget workshop this simmer when input could be obtained from the entire Council. Mr. Domenech asked that an article be printed in the next Mayor's Newsletter regarding the proposal he presented so that City residents be aware of NETS and that it was under consideration by the City Council. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Smith moved to approve items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1077 Amending the Code of Ordinances to raise fines to the maximum amount allowed by state law. ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No. 1078 Amending 20-100, "Penalty for Violation," of the Zoning Ordinance to increase the maximum fine for violations. ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No. 1078 Amending the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Housing Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code to raise the maximum fine for violations. I1'E14 NO� 5: RESCIND BID AWARD NO. 92-07 FOR A MEDIUM DUTY EQUIPMENT TRAILER TO TRAILER SHOP AT A COST OF $6,990, PLUS OPTIONS WHICH COST $400, FOR A TOTAL OF $7,430, AND AWARD BID NO. 92-10 FOR A TILT BED TRAILER TO INTERSTATE TRAILERS, INC. FOR $11,962. -ITEM NOm 6-. MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1992 REGULAR MEETING Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Staks and Mayor Samuels Nays: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -APRIL 28, 1992 PAGE 3 Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITE14 NO. 7: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 92-787 Authorizing execution of a Financial Advisory Resolution Agreement with First Southwest Company in conjunction with Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, 1992 Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 92-787 authorizing approval of the Financial Advisory Agreement with First Southwest Company and authorizing the execution of a letter for Financial Advisory Compliance to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, Rule 0-23(d)(ii), Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Staks and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels noted that since there were only four Council Members present, that in order for the ordinance to be approved on the first reading, it must be approved as an emergency ordinance. Councilman Douglass moved to accept bid of Barre & Co. for purchase of Contractual Obligations and to adopt emergency Ordinance No. 1080 authorizing issuance of Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Staks and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM NO 9: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-788 Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 92-788, authorizing the execution of a "Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement" in conjunction- with the sale of Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 1992. REGULAR COUNCIL MFYTIENG APRIL 28, 1992 PAGE 4 Mr. Hart indicated that Mr. not be present to give his agenda. d) City Council Mayor Samuels reported that $9,600 to the City to be us equipment in the city's park Reggie Cast, Facilities Superintendent, could report and would be rescheduled on the next Storer Cable will be presenting a check for ed for handicap access and special playground system. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1992 PAGE 5 Council-man Douglass reminded everyone to vote in the upcoming election. Mr. Douglass introduced the candidates for the May 2 City Council Election. He thanked staff for their work on the Eden and Sustaire Memorial Dedications. Mr. Douglass commented on the wonderful Arbor Daze weekend. Councilman Smith thanked Anthony Domenech for his presentation on the NETS program, adding that he appreciated the manner in which it was presented. Mr. Smith noted that Frank Fletcher and Rex Day asked him to express his appreciation to the City for making facilities available to senior citizens. Many of the senior citizens are not residents of Euless and come from all over the metroplex to attend events at the center. Mr. Smith attended Congressman Goren's Town Hall Meeting at which the airport issue was discussed. Congressman Geren expressed support for D/FW Airport, but did make a point that neighboring communities should be fairly compensated. Mr. Smith participated along with Mayor Samuels in the HEB Chamber Leadership class at Bedford City Hall. Councilman Smith thanked Kay Godbey, who coordinated the Eden and Sustaire dedication ceremonies and all the other staff members who helped plan the events. He also participated in the Baseball Association parade which approximately 5-6,000 people attended. Mr. Smith said that he felt Arbor Daze gets better every year. Councilman Staks commended Mr. Domenech on the thoroughness of his presentation on the NETS program. Mr. Staks noted that the tremendous success of Arbor Daze was made possible by outstanding volunteerism and commended the coordinator of the volunteers, Diane Eggers. Mr. Staks stated that Councilman Smith and Mayor Samuels did-a fine job of presiding at the memorial dedications. . MAROW11DIZA As there was no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m� Susan Crim, City Secretary /cd \Tninutes\092. zoi�& 1A Harold D. Samuef-s Mayor