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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING AIMS OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 1993 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 1993, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh, Council Members Bobby Baker, Henry Boatright, Frank Douglass, Todd Smith and Peter Staks. Mayor Harold Samuels was absent. Precouncil discussion was held to discuss pending litigation and possible land sale/acquisition as authorized by V.T.C.S. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) and (f) . 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; James Cribbs, City Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; K. B. Fuller, Police Chief; Joe Hennig, Director of Development and Operations; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; Debra Forte' , Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; Mike Logan, Fire Marshall; Donna Brown, Development Secretary; Katherine Thompson, Public Relations Officer; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Bill Byers, Alice Ernest, Sonja Adams, Charles Miller, Half Cent Sales Tax Committee; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Neal Adams, Industrial Development Authority; Katie Matzke, Chairman, Advisory Board for Social Concerns; Marland Ernest, Zoning Board of Adjustment; Boyce Byers, Economic Development Advisory Board; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Todd Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Councilman Bobby Baker gave the invocation. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1993 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Pro Tem Saleh presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Half Cent Sales Tax Education Committee: Sonja Adams, Bill Byers, Charles Miller, and Alice Ernest. Members of the committee not present were: Glenn Walker, Pete Allen and Leon Hogg. ITEM NO. 2: RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Donna Brown, Development Secretary, was presented with a gift certificate and plaque in honor of being recognized as February Employee of the Month. Ms. Brown's husband, Jim, and two sons, Chad and David, were present. ITEM NO. 3: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Sergeant Danny McLain was attending night college classes and was unable to be present to receive his 15 year service pin. Police Chief K. B. Fuller accepted Sergeant McLain's pin in his absence. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD NO. 92-51 Folder/Inserter Machine Councilman Baker moved to award Bid No. 92-51 to Friden Neopost for a System 700 (4 station) folder/inserter machine at a cost of $18,048. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 5: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY TU ELECTRIC Mr. Gene Jernigan, District Manager, TU Electric, addressed the Council regarding the proposed rate increase filed before the Public Utility Commission on January 22, 1993. Mr. Jernigan outlined the rationale for a proposed 15.3% rate increase including the addition of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, the increase of state and local taxes, and a change in national accounting standards requiring business to accrue retirement health and insurance benefits for active employees on a current basis. Councilman Douglass raised concerns regarding electrical outages in southeast Euless over the past few years. Discussion took place on whether or not the local TU Electric office would remain open. Mr. Jernigan stated that the office �. would remain open, but some services may change. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1993 PAGE 3 ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-801 Suspending the proposed TU Electric rate increase awes Councilman Boatright moved to approve Resolution No. 93-801 authorizing the steering committee of TU Electric Service Area Cities to retain legal counsel, to intervene on behalf of the City of Euless in the Texas Public Utility Commission Texas Utilities Electric Company Rate Case and suspending the proposed tariff and schedule of rates. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-798 Ordering an election of city officers for May 1, 1993 Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 93-798 ordering the general city officer election on Saturday, May 1, 1993. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-799 Agreement with Tarrant County to conduct a joint election on May 1, 1993 Councilman Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 93-799 and Agreement with Tarrant County to hold a joint election on May 1, 1993. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1993 PAGE 4 ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-800 Supporting the Northeast Gang Task Force Diversion Program Grant Application by the City of Bedford Police Chief K. B. Fuller indicated that in 1991, the Cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford set up a task force to identify gangs and gang members and to introduce alternatives to gangs. Chief Fuller noted that most grant monies are being appropriated to multi-agency task forces and for this reason the City of Bedford is seeking the support of the City of Euless for their Grant Application to the Criminal Justice Division. Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 93-800 supporting the grant application of the Northeast Gang Task Force Diversion Program to be submitted by the City of Bedford. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Councilman Boatright moved to acknowledge receipt of the annual audit and comprehensive annual financial report. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. Councilman Smith asked that options for utilizing various audit firms be discussed at a future workshop. ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1105 Councilman Douglass moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1105, amending sections 1 1/2-12.34 and 1 1/2-20 of Chapter 1 1/2, "Schedule of Fees." Councilman Smith seconded the motion. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1993 PAGE 5 Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Item No. 13, Bid No. 92-39, was removed from the Consent Agenda. ITEM NO. 13: Bid No. 92-39 Replacement of exterior walls at Midway Recreation Center Councilman Baker moved to award Bid No. 92-39 to Texas A.C.A. Inc. for repair of exterior walls at Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway, at a cost of $95,600. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Staks moved to approve Items 14 and 15 on the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 14: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD NO. 92-40 Bid No. 92-40 was awarded to Graff Chevrolet for a 3/4 ton truck in the amount of $12,204. ITEM NO. 15: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (a) Called Meeting of January 21, 1993 (b) Regular Meeting of January 26, 1993 The Minutes of a Called Meeting on January 21, 1993 and a Regular Meeting on January 26, 1993 were approved as presented. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1993 PAGE 6 REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Tom Hart had nothing to report. b) City Attorney City Attorney James Cribbs had nothing to report. c) Staff Fire Marshall Mike Logan gave a presentation on arson investigation detailing the sophisticated scientific equipment and manpower involved. d) City Council Councilman Boatright thanked and commended the Half Cent Sales Tax Commission for their diligent efforts. Mr. Boatright also recognized Donna Brown, Employee of the Month, and Sergeant Danny McLain for their dedication to the City. Mr. Boatright thanked Fire Marshall Logan for his presentation and said he felt Mayor Pro Tem Saleh did a fine job of presiding over the meeting. Councilman Staks thanked Fire Marshall Logan for his presentation. Mr. Staks asked that some consideration be given to rotating the vote at Council Meetings to avoid having the same Council Member vote first each time. Councilman Baker stated that he appreciated Fire Marshall Logan's presentation. Councilman Smith thanked Katie Matzke, Chairman, Advisory Board for Social Concerns, for her leadership and said that he was excited to see active participation by members of that board. Councilman Douglass thanked the members of the Half Cent Sales Committee for their hard work and congratulated Donna Brown, Employee of the Month. Mr. Douglass expressed pride in Sergeant McLain and his many contributions to the City. Mr. Douglass commented on the graciousness of the Arlington City Council regarding the recent "payoff" in the Trinity High School vs. Arlington High School playoff football game. The Arlington City Council served barbecue to the City Council as their payoff in a wager on the outcome of the semi-final playoff game. Mr. Douglass also noted Lin Elliott, who plays on the World Champion Dallas Cowboys team, is a nephew of Walter "Dub" and Iris Elliott, who live in Euless. Mr. Douglass asked that a proclamation be prepared declaring "Lin Elliott Day" in the City of Euless and invite him to a Council Meeting to receive the proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh reported that the Land Use Meetings were completed. Mrs. Saleh complimented City Manager Tom Hart for being invited to give a presentation on government finance in Mobile, Alabama. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1993 PAGE 7 AIM ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED: :;al2/ c‘0,44,1 Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: usan Crim, CMC City Secretary /cd \wp51\minutes\2-9-93.min Ain