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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 27, 1992 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold Samuels at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 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 Douglass, Todd Smith and Peter Staks. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters as authorized by V.T.C.S. Article 6252-17, Sec. 2 (g). COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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; Joe Hennig, Director of Development and Operations; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services/Economic Development; Rick Herold, Director of Community Services; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; Julia Wakeley, Recreation Manager; Rod Tyler, City Planner; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Katherine Thompson, Public Relations Officer; Terry Highfill, Regulatory Technician, Public Works; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Charlie Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Neal Adams, Industrial Development Authority; Katie Matzke; and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Peter Staks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Councilman Todd Smith gave the invocation. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 2 '411r. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Samuels congratulated City Manager Tom Hart for receiving the Joy Sansom Memorial Award. The award was presented to Mr. Hart by the Urban Management Assistants of North Texas for serving as a mentor and encouraging membership in UMANT. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDER SECOND & FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1092 (ZC-92-08) Request of Mike Sandlin Homes, Inc. , for a change of zoning on Tracts 7E1, 7G and 7G1, J. P. Halford Survey, A-711, from C-1 and C-2 to PD. Councilman Douglass stated that he had three concerns regarding the rezoning of this property: 1) only one ingress and egress; 2) no dedicated park land; 3) the price of the lots was lower than could be found elsewhere in the metroplex. Councilman Smith said he agreed with Councilman Douglass and did not feel that the proposed subdivision was the best use of this property. Councilman Boatright agreed with Mr. Smith's and Mr. Douglass' concerns regarding one ingress and egress. Mr. Boatright also had doubts that this was the best use of this property. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh noted that Mr. Sandlin had tried in earnest to comply with ,r Council's wishes and had been before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council several times. Mrs. Saleh felt the Council should support his project. Councilman Staks moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1092 (Zoning Case 92-08) Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilman Staks, Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker and Boatright Mayor Samuels declared that the second reading of Ordinance No. 1092 was defeated. After discussion it was determined that if Mr. Sandlin were to propose R-1 homes for this development and add another ingress and egress, Council may reconsider his rezoning request. Councilman Douglass made a motion to reconsider Zoning Case 92-08 if the City can work with the developer to get all the lots in compliance with R-1, get another ingress and egress out of the south part of the property, plus the five conditions placed in the motion to approve the ordinance on first reading. City Attorney Bob McFarland advised the Mayor and Council that the motion to reconsider could not have conditions placed on it. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 3 `t" Councilman Staks seconded the motion to reconsider the vote by which Ordinance 1092 (ZC-92-08) failed adoption on second reading. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. City Attorney McFarland noted that this action would enable Mr. Sandlin to approach the Council again with his request without having to go through all the steps required if he had to start the rezoning process from the beginning. ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1093 Franchise contract with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Councilman Staks moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1093 subject to negotiations of the language of the contract, as well as the City Manager and staff working on the formula and fees due, as appropriate, with Southwestern Bell. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright ■` Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NOTE: Franchise ordinances require two separate readings and cannot be finally passed until thirty days after the first reading. Mayor Samuels left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh presided over the remainder of the meeting. ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 92-10 Request of Mark McKinney for a specific use permit for a church on Lot 1R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Specific Use Permit #92-10 for a church on Lot 1R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 4 New Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDER SIGN VARIANCE 92-15 Omni American Federal Credit Union requested a variance from 30' to 40' for a pylon sign to be installed at 2311 W. Euless Boulevard. Mr. Alan Yarbrough, a representative of Omni American Federal Credit Union, told Council Members that the sign variance was requested because several utility poles and trees would block the main identification sign if placed at the 30' height allowed by ordinance. Councilman Baker asked the Council to approve this request. Mr. Baker recognized the problem of visibility of the sign on S.H. 10 and said that the city should encourage development along Highway 10. Mr. Baker stated that if the business were located on SH 183 a variance would be granted for 40' . Councilman Boatright noted that perhaps the sign ordinance should be revised. Councilman Staks agreed that the power poles are an eyesore and the lines should probably be buried, but could not see that the sign would be hidden from view. Councilman Douglass agreed that the 30' sign should be visible from the highway for a distance of approximately 100 yards either way. Councilman Smith stated that in order to grant a variance to the ordinance there needs to be a substantial obstruction or unusual circumstances to warrant the exception. He felt there was not sufficient justification in this instance to grant a variance. Councilman Baker moved to approve Sign Variance 92-15 for Omni American Federal Credit Union. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Baker and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: Councilmen Douglass, Smith and Staks Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion defeated. NOTE: Attorney McFarland advised that in order for the motion to pass, six members of the Council would have to vote in the affirmative in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance which requires 3/4 concurring vote. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY Councilman Boatright moved to approve the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County :7-it asphalt overlay of Pamela Drive, Stanley Drive, Heather Drive, Highland Avenue, Cresthaven Street and Oak Lane, and drainage work on Oak Lane. `r Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 5 No., Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: GRANT PERMISSION TO TARRANT COUNTY TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman Staks moved to grant permission to Tarrant County to acquire right-of-way necessary to widen and improve FM 157 and allow the Commissioners to use condemnation if necessary to acquire the property. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF FUTURE PAYMENT OF UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS ALONG FM 157 Councilman Staks asked if the expenditure of these funds is contingent upon the successful right-of-way acquisition or condemnation, or if the money would be escrowed now and held in reserve. Mr. Hart said that this action simply lets the Texas Department of Transportation know that the city has agreed to pay half of the expense to relocate off-site utilities for the improvements of F.M. 157. The City of Bedford will also pay half of the estimated $80,000 expense. Councilman Douglass moved to authorize funds in the amount of $40,000 for the City of Euless' portion of relocation of off-site utilities for the widening and improving of FM 157. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-793 Establishing a Historical Preservation Committee Mayor Pro Tem Saleh noted that for some time discussion has taken place on the need to preserve visible reminders of the past and to protect the city's historical treasures. This resolution provides for the establishment of a Historical Preservation Committee to provide advice and information needed in historical matters in the City of Euless. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 6 Nlar Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 92-793, establishing a Historical Preservation Committee. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Councilman Boatright moved to approve Board and Commission appointments as follows: ADVISORY BOARD FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS (Two Year Terms) Place 2 Grace Armstrong Place 3 James Davies, Vice Chairman Place 4 Ruth Hight Place 5 Katie Matzke, Chairman Place 6 Eddie Price Place 7 Harry Reiss - one year term Place 8 Adam Thompson - one year term Alternate James Gresham - one year term CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Place 2 Willie Mae McCormick - 3 year term Place 3 Glenn Walker - 2 year term Alternate Charles Cade - 1 year term *NOTE: This Commission elects its own Chairman ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD (Two Year Terms) Place 1 Pete Allen Place 2 Boyce Byers Place 3 Gary Hill Place 4 Alan Moffatt Place 7 Vernon Rae, Vice Chairman Place 11 Letty Lynn Maloney *NOTE: Gary Green, a current Board Member, was designated as Chairman. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 7 LIBRARY BOARD Place 4 Wesley Scott - 2 year term Place 5 Alice Ernest - 2 year term Place 6 Bill Kirkley - 2 year term Alternate Linda Garner - 1 year term Alternate Willie Mae McCormick - 2 year term *NOTE: This Board appoints its own Chairman. PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD Place 1 Eric Owens - 2 year term Place 4 Jerry Robinson - 2 year term Place 5 Leon Hogg - 2 year term Alternate Lynne Moffatt - 2 year term Alternate Charles Behrns - 1 year term *NOTE: This Board appoints its own Chairman. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (Two Year Terms) Place 4 J. C. Jones Place 5 Ron Young Place 6 Carl Tyson '` Place 7 George Zahn *NOTE: This Commission appoints its own Chairman. STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Place 1 Ralph Williamson - 2 year term Place 2 Frank Douglass - 2 year term Alternate Ray Kester - 1 year term ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Place 3 Daniel Grant - 2 year term Place 4 Bill Williams - 2 year term Place 5 David Massey - 2 year term Alternate Martin Case - 2 year term Alternate Jeff Welch - 1 year term HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Diana Crawford, Chairman Iva Nail Bill Byers, Vice Chairman Robert Nail Mazie Eden Helen Payton Betty Fuller Jean Whitener Evelyn Himes Nina Winters Ivor Councilman Smith seconded the motion. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 8 Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: BID AWARD NO. 92-30 Councilman Smith moved to award Bid No. 92-30 to Road Runner Traffic Supply, Inc. for street signs and markings at a total price of $33,016.09. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: BID AWARD NO. 92-33 Councilman Douglass moved to award Bid No. 92-33 to Chandler Auto Supply for selective automotive parts. Any stock outs noted by Chandler to be purchased `w from the second low bidder, Dick Smith Auto Supply. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 1992 REGULAR MEETING Councilman Staks moved to approve the Minutes of the October 13, 1992 Regular Meeting as presented. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. Nair REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 9 ITEM NO. 13: REPORTS a) City Manager The City Manager had nothing to report. b) City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report. c) Staff Julia Wakeley, Recreation Manager, reported on the Music Festival held on October 22, 23, 24 and 25. Ms. Wakeley reviewed media coverage and stated that approximately 1600 people attended the four concerts. More than 50% of those who attended were non-Euless residents. d) City Council Councilman Douglass congratulated City Manager Tom Hart for being the recipient of the Joy Sansom Memorial Award. Mr. Douglass thanked Julia Wakeley and the Parks and Leisure Services staff for their hard work throughout the weekend on the music festival. He asked Rick Herold, Community Services Director, if something could be done about the mosquitoes in the park. Councilman Smith congratulated Julia Wakeley and Rick Herold on the success of the music festival and added that he would like to see the event held again. Councilman Baker stated that he was impressed with the number of application for boards and commissions positions. Mr. Baker introduced the new Chairman for the Advisory Board for Social Concerns, Katie Matzke. Councilman Boatright commented on the number of applications received for boards and commissions position and the impressive qualifications of the applicants. He encouraged more people to get involved with the city. Councilman Staks noted that all the comments he had heard regarding the music festival had been very positive. Mr. Staks recognized the fine job done by the Parks and Leisure Services staff and the volunteers. Mr. Staks added that because of the number of applicants received for boards and commissions positions, it was necessary to move some people around to various committees. He felt this was preferable to limiting terms. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh stated that the upcoming year is a very important one for the city and noted that the size of some committees had been increased and additional alternates had been appointed to several committees. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1992 PAGE 10 ■` ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: D. Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, 'MC, City Secretary /cd \dw4\minutes\254. losw \r.