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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-08 MINUTES OF A RB JiAR MEETING OF THE EU ESS cm OOTA= SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 1992, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Council Members Bobby Baker, Henry Boatright, Frank Douglass and Peter Staks. Councilman Todd Smith arrived at 4:35 p.m. Mayor Harold Samuels was absent. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The scheduled executive session to discuss pending litigation and land sale/acquisition as authorized by V.T.C.S. Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(e) and (f) was not held. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED WENS - COUNCIL IL CI 2S 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; James Cribbs, City Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; K. B. Fuller, Police Chief; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Debra Forte', Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; John Craig, Director of Development; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services/Economic Development Director; David Allen, GIS Manager; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Katherine Thompson, Public Relations Officer; Lieutenant Danny Phillips, Fire Department; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Charlie Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Lisa Phillips; and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Bobby Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation. REGULAR COUMMIGEOTING SEPTEMBER 8. 1992 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Pro Tem Saleh presented a 15-year pin to Lieutenant Danny Phillips and thanked his wife, Lisa, for attending the meeting. Mr. Reggie Cast, Facilities Superintendent, was not present to receive his 10-year pin. ITEM NO. 2: FURTHER CalS1DFRATICti OF REPEAT 1P-92-10 - IARSTPARK PROFESSIONAL CENTRE Mr. Mike Janszen requested the replat of Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Westpark Professional Centre, into Lot 4R, Block 2, Westpark Professional Centre (generally located northeast of Westpark Court and Westpark Way). Replat #P-92-10 - Westpark Professional Centre, was tabled at the August 25, 1992 to allow staff to review the long-term drainage impact of this project. Councilman Baker moved to approve Replat #92-92-10 with retention added as determined necessary and final approval by the City Engineer. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. 'T EM NO. 3: BID NO. 91-24 - RENEWAL OF JANTItRIAL SERVICE CONTRACT Councilman Smith moved to renew Bid No. 91-24 for one year with Interstate Building Maintenance in the amount of $50,026.92. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM ND. 4: BID ND. 92-28 - CCPIER AND COMPUTER PAPER Councilman Boatright moved to award Bid No. 92-28 to Metro Data for copier and computer paper in the amount of $7,199.60 for a six month contract, with an option for an additional six months. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh RFEU AR COUNCIL MEETING SEPJ IBER 8. 1992 PACE 3 `o. Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEK NO. 5: RENEWAL OF C1 IIIRACr WIm T'ARRANT COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF CURRENT PROPERTY TAX Councilman Staks moved to renew the contract with Tarrant County for collection of property tax for the 1992 tax year. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Stales, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. IT24 NO. 6: PUBLIC HEARDIG FCR THE 1992-93 BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:06 p.m. for the purpose of hearing input on the proposed 1992-93 Budget. Debra Forte', Director of Fiscal and Hunan Resources, reviewed the City's operating funds, revenue sources, property values, proposed tax rate, and personnel compensation. Ms. Forte' gave a brief historical overview of the City's budget. Mr. Jim McKanna, 1905 Toplea, questioned the use of envelopes versus cards for water/sewer billing. Mr. Charles Miller, 608 Creekside Drive, asked if the City could take the money intended to hire a Recycling Coordinator and instead hire a Parks and Leisure Services Department or a Public Works Department employee. He felt recycling education could be accomplished by volunteers. The public hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m. IT 74 NO. 7: APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1090 - ADOPTING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 Councilman Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 1090, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 1992-93, with amendments as follows: 1) General Fund Expenditures were reduced to $11,016,147 from $11,112,757; 2) Water and Sewer Fund Expenditures were reduced to $8,875,085 from $8,939,085. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. Councilman Staks commented that the cuts made in the budget removed any new operational dollars from the budget. There has been an adjustment made to the tax rate to compensate for loss in property valuation. Water and sewer rate REAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 PAS 4 increases built into the budget will add approximately $3.50 on the average consumer's monthly bill. This increase does not include capital improvements, but is primarily earmarked to cover revenue shortfalls because of the wet weather. There is a potential for a revenue surplus in the Water and Sewer Fund. Mr. Staks asked that if there is a surplus (revenues exceed expenditures) because of this rate increase, this surplus be reviewed by Council to either reduce rates, issue refunds or consider appropriate capital improvements. Mr. Hart indicated that TRA rebates are not announced until late April. Therefore, a review would take place after that date next year. U'fl4 M). 8: ORDINANCE NO. 1091 - ADOPTING NEW WATER AND SINER SIN UTILITY RATES Mr. Hart indicated the water and sewer rates had increased as follows: $.50 increase on the water rate, and an additional $.10 per 1,000 gallons; and $1.00 increase on the sewer rate, and an additional $.15 per 1,000 gallons. Councilman Douglass moved to approve Ordinance No. 1091, adopting new water and sewer utility rates with the following amendments: Section 2: Sewer Service Residential Monthly Within Corporate Limits ftaw Minimum mom, per $5.20 + 90% M.W. at $1.40 per 1,000 gallons living unit Sewer Service - Commercial and Industrial Within Corporate Limits - $5.20 + $1.40 per 1,000 gallons Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. Councilman Douglass then moved to review the water\sewer rate increases in May, 1993. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCOLICOTING SEPTEMBER 8. 1992 PAGE 5 ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-791 - TRINITY RIVER AITIIfRITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS Mr. Hart noted that the Trinity River Authority requested approval of Resolution 92-791 in order to refinance bond debt and pass on the cost savings to the cities involved. He commented that the procedure is similar to refinancing a home at a lower interest rate. Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 92-791, authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas revenue refunding bonds. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. IT X NO. 10: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 1992 Councilman Baker moved to approve the Minutes of August 25, 1992 as presented. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: REPORTS a) City Manager Mr. Hart thanked the Council for their time and efforts during the budget process. b) City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report. c) Staff Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, gave an update on the Sulphur Branch Project. The Larry Jackson Construction Company is scheduled to begin construction on the Morrisdale South Project at the end of this week. The Morrisdale North Project should be bid before the end of this month, with construction underway the first of November. Construction on the bridge should start a week or two after Morrisdale North construction begins. Appraisals will begin within the next two weeks for rights-of-way. Except REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 PAGE 6 for four parcels the entire project can be built within the existing drainage and utility easements. Construction work on Midway Drive extension to SH360 is completed. Cleanup should be finished by the end of the week. David Allen, GIS Manager, gave a video presentation of the GIS (Geographic Information System) computer system, a software package that uses maps for analysis. Mr. Allen stated that he can take any type of graphic data and add other types of tabular data, display it graphically, and do relationship-type analysis. Mr. Allen used crime statistics in different areas of the city to demonstrate the system. d) City Council Councilman Douglass thanked David Allen for his presentation. Mr. Douglass commented on the fine job of the Parks and Leisure Services staff on the Grand Opening of the Villages of Bear Creek Park. He complimented the City Manager and Directors for their efforts to reduce expenditures which resulted in the approval of a balanced budget. Councilman Smith stated that he was pleased to have approved a balanced budget. He felt that the federal government should begin to take the same steps the City has taken in reaching this point. Mr. Smith thanked Mr. McKanna and Mr. Miller for their input. Councilman Baker added that he was also pleased with the balanced budget and gave credit to the competent staff who work hard to deliver services with reduced staff. He expressed regret at not being able to fund the entire pay package. Councilman Staks noted that in trying to balance the budget, Council and staff wanted to keep the tax increase to a minimum. He commented that a cut of $160,000 was made in the budget at pre-council this evening in order to balance the budget. He commended the staff who work hard to deliver quality services. Mr. Staks thanked the City Manager and Directors for their efforts during the budget process. Councilman Boatright stated that he was sorry to have missed the Villages of Bear Creek Grand Opening, but was out of town visiting grandchildren. He thanked David Allen for his presentation. Mr. Boatright noted that the citizens need to become more involved with the City, perhaps through Boards and Commissions, in order to understand haw Council and staff arrive at the figures presented in the budget. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh, along with the other Council Members, congratulated the Euless firefighters who won nine medals in the Texas Firefighter Olympics: Tonmiy Crist, Ronnie McLendon, and Rick Clark. Mrs. Saleh also complimented John Craig on being appointed to the COG Regional Codes Coordinating Committee. REGULAR OCCNCIL MEETING SEPT 8, 1992 PACE 7 rr ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: :11k1Adiji;211° 6411411L Harold D. Samuels, yor ATTEST: Susan Crim, • , City Secretary \cd \minutes\216.