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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
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A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold
Samuels at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 1992, in the downstairs Administration
Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro
Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Council Members Bobby Baker, Henry Boatright, Frank
1,)uglass, Todd Smith and Peter Staks. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda
items and other scheduled items.
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00
p.m. for consideration of scheduled items.
Staff Members Present
Tom Hart, City Manager; Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager; Bob McFarland, City
Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; K. B. Fuller,
Police Chief; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Debra Forte'.�, Direr-t-o-r of Fiscal
and Human Resources; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; John Craig, Director
of Development; Rick Herold, Director of Community Services; Rod Tyler,
Assistant Director of Development; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Beth
Earle, Public Relations Officer; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary
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Helen Lightbody; Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Richard
McNeese, Charlie Miller, Stephen O'Brien, Parks and Leisure Services Board;
Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Neal Adams, Industrial Development
Authority; Manos Papanikolaou, visiting Humphrey Fellowship Scholar; and other
visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Henry Boatright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Councilman Peter Staks gave the invocation.
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ITEM NO. 1: SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Helen Lightbody
Mr, Richard McNeese, Vice-Chairperson, Parks and Leisure Services Board,
presented a plaque to Helen Lightbody in recognition of her years of service to
the City of Euless on the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. McNeese noted that
Ms. Lightbody also served many years on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the
Zoning Board of Adjustments and the "BEE" (Beautify Euless Everyday) Committee.
REGULAR AGENDA
11TE14 NO. 2: PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1081 (Amending Ordinance No. 347)
At 7:07 pm. Mayor Harold Samuels opened a public hearing to receive input
regarding Ordinance 1081, amending Ordinance No. 347, the comprehensive zoning
ordinance of the City of Euless, by repealing Section 10, "Open Storage and
Screening Regulations," and replacing Section 10 with "Landscaping, Screening
and Outdoor Storage Requirements." Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of
Development, explained that the ordinance will make landscaping a requirement of
the zoning code, whereas before there had not been any minimum requirement for
landscaping. The landscaping portion of the ordinance does not apply to
sinf.,;le-family residences, although sections of the outdoor storage portion are
applicable to single-family. Mayor Samuels asked for questions from the
audience, and there being none closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Saleh moved to approve Ordinance No. 1081, amending Ordinance No.
347, of the Euless Zoning Ordinance by repealing Sectiom 10, "Open Storage and
Screening Regulations," and replacing Section 10 with "Landscaping, Screening
and Outdoor Storage Requirements."
Councilman Todd Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright
Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels
Nays: is
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF REPLAT #P-92-06
Weaver Development Company requested a replat of a portion of Block A in the
International/Regional Industrial Complex into Lots 3R and 4R,
International/Regional Industrial Complex. The property will be used as a
distribution center for Aurora Caskets. Mr. Bob Hall, a representative of
Weaver Development Company addressed the Council. Mr. Hall stated that the
proposed building was moved to a different location on lot 3 and, therefore,
with approval of this replat, Weaver Development Company could sell lot 4 since
it is no longer needed.
Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission to approve Replat #P-92-06 and note that this plat supersedes
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Plat #P-92-01, previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
City Council.
Councilman Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright,
Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels
Nays- None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY KAREL J. CLYrrENBERG, AU!rUHN RUN APARTMENTS
Mr. Karel "Chuck" Clettenberg, owner of Autumn Run Apartments, addressed the
City Council regarding complaints that the City had received about the complex.
Mr. Clettenberg stated that he had renovated 31 of the units and had made many
improvements to the apartments. Councilman Douglass pointed out that there were
several code violations that he noted when he visited the property including
jagged glass in the windows, windows not boarded up, an abandoned vehicle, and
rooms with fallen ceilings exposed to the public. Mr. Clettenberg stated that
children of the residents had vandalized the property on a continual basis.
Mayor Pro Tem Saleh suggested that on-site security might be in order to prevent
this from happening again. Council-man Staks noted that while Mr. Clettenberg's
efforts to improve the complex are appreciated, he must still comply with the
City's health and building codes. Mr. Clettenberg indicated he had recently
hired a full-time maintenance person and this should help'to'bring,some of these
units up to code. Councilman Baker noted that he had received quite a bit of
communication from neighbors of the complex and added that he felt the property
was in deplorable condition because of weeds, contamination and trash in the
pool, jagged glass, and trash around the dumpster. Mr. Baker added that because
of the appearance of the building from the outside, it appeared the building
�--hould be condemned. Mr. Baker stated that he would be working with City
Inspectors to make sure that the property was brought up to standards as soon as
possible using whatever means the City has at its disposal.
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a) Mr. Bill Staub, 602 Donley, thanked the City Council for installing a speed
limit and "Children at Play" signs on Aransas between Harwood and Midway.
He also thanked the Police Department for enforcing the speed limit. Mr.
Staub indicated there was a problem with mosquitoes in the area of Donley
and Aransas on the west side. He said the area is not mowed. Mr. Staub
was not sure whether or not the city owned the property. City Manager Tom
Hart indicated that the city does not spray for mosquitoes, but is using a
larvicide in areas where there is standing water to control them. Mr. Hart
rill have city staff treat this particular area. If the property belongs
to the city it will be mowed and, if not, the city will contact the owner
of the property to mow the weeds.
b) Mr. Chuck Alcedo, 407 E. Alexander, (a neighboring homeowner of the Autumn
Run Apartments) addressed the Council regarding the apartment complex. He
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expressed concern that because of the run down condition of the apartments,
the homes in the area are declining in property value. He noted broken
windows and burned out apartments. Mayor Samuels indicated that the City
would be moving forward to address this situation.
ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 26, 1992
Councilman Douglass moved to approve the Minutes of the May 26, 1992 Regular
Meeting as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion.
Ayes: (,-)uncilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright
Mavor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels
Nays- None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO® 6: REPORTS
a) City Manager no report.
b) City Attorney no report.
c) Staff
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, gave an update on the
Sulphur Branch Project. The regional office of the Corps of
Engineers is in the process of reviewing final plans.
Right -of -way documents on the main channel are being
prepared and it is possible that negotiations will start in
two to three weeks. Advertisements for bids should be
published for both the north and south project within the
next few weeks.
Beth Earle, Public Relations Coordinator, presented a slide
show which highlighted the City's park system and some of
the services which the City provides. She also pointed out
that these slides, in addition to videos and snapshots, were
available for Council use.
d) City Council
Councilman Henry Boatright thanked the Parks and Leisure
Services Board for recognizing Helen Lightbody and commended
her generosity.
Councilman Peter Staks congratulated Helen Lightbody. He
thanked Beth Earle for her informative presentation. Mr.
Staks reported that his house had been struck recently by
I [ghtning and several electrical appliances and the
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electrical system itself had been affected. He thanked the
Fire Department for checking the wiring to make sure it was
safe to proceed with repairs.
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh congratulated Helen Lightbody.
She thanked Beth Earle for her presentation and for the
`'super great" job she did preparing a slide show program for
Mrs. Saleh's use. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh also commended Paul
Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, for the good image he presents
for the City at meetings on the Sulphur Branch project.
Mrs. Saleh thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for
the time they spent in preparing and revising the amendment
to the zoning ordinance on landscaping, screening and
outdoor storage requirements.
Councilman Bobby Baker congratulated Helen Lightbody and
thanked her for the outstanding work she has done for the
City in her various positions on City boards and
commissions.
Councilman Todd Smith congratulated Helen Lightbody and
commented that he found it encouraging that after that many
years of service she believes that personal satisfaction
outweighs the personal sacrifice involved.
Councilman Frank Douglass congratulated Helen Lightbody and
thanked Beth Earle for her presentation'. Mr. Douglass
commented that he was thankful to have been present at the
SH 360 ribbon-cutting ceremony and he looked forward to it
being officially open to the public.
Mr. Charlie Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board
addressed the Council regarding the denial of a change of
zoning for Wildwood Apartments that would have allowed for
expansion of the complex. He stated that although the issue
had been decided at the last Council meeting, it is this
kind of desirable apartments that the City should encourage.
As there was no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
UUMMUM
Susan Crim, CMC, City Secretary Harold D.6/Samuels, Mayor