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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 1993 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, February 23, 1993, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh, 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 pending litigation as authorized by V.T.C.S. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e). COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 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; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; Debra Forte' , Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services/Economic Development; Rick Herold, Director of Community Services; Diane Eggers, Volunteer Coordinator; Katherine Thompson, Public Relations Officer; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Pat Rennels, Police Department Secretary; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Katie Matzke, Chairperson, Advisory Board for Social Concerns; Diana Crawford, Chairperson, Historical Preservation Committee; Leon Hogg, Chairperson, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Charles Miller, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Neal Adams, Industrial Development Authority; Mr. and Mrs. Walter "Dub" Elliott; Lin Elliott; 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 FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Samuels read and presented a proclamation to Lin Elliott, kicker for the World Champion Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Elliott was born in the City of Euless and lives with his aunt and uncle, "Dub" and Iris Elliott, during the football season. Mr. Dub Elliott introduced his wife, Iris, his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Nancy, and their children, Marcus and Mitchell, his daughter and son- in-law, Cheryl and Steve, and their children, Barrett and Bryce. Mr. Elliott then introduced his nephew, Lin Elliott. February 23, 1993 was proclaimed "Lin Elliott Day" in the City of Euless. Mr. Elliott thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and for inviting him to attend the council meeting. ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Mayor Samuels presented a 15-year service pin to Pat Rennels, Police Department Secretary. ITEM NO. 3: FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN MORRISDALE ESTATES ADDITION (SOUTH SECTION) Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh moved to accept and authorize final payment for storm drainage improvements in Morrisdale Estates Addition (south section) to Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc. , in the amount of $40,979.84 upon receipt of all appropriate affidavits and consent of surety. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh commended the Jackson Construction company for the fine job they did. Mrs. Saleh also noted that she had received positive comments from a Morrisdale resident regarding City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer. ITEM NO. 4: RESOLUTION NO. 93-802 Establishing a date for runoff election, if required, following the May 1, 1993, General City Officer Election City Secretary Susan Crim indicated that Tarrant County is considering May 29, 1993, as a possible runoff date if required, but the date is subject to Justice Department clearance. Councilman Boatright moved to table Resolution No. 93-802 until March 23, 1993, after the candidate filing deadline, when a determination can be made as to the possibility of a runoff. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 3 Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1106 Councilman Baker moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1106, repealing and revising the provisions of Article I, "In General" of Chapter 7, "Garbage, Trash, Weeds and Abandoned Property." Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF CITY GARBAGE COMPANY CONTRACT Mr. Buck Hubbard, City Garbage Company, addressed the City Council . Mr. Hubbard stated that City Garbage Company serves eleven cities and that the company has secured landfill space for the next 15 years. Mr. Hubbard said in the 18 years he has been with City Garbage the City of Euless has experienced only two rate increases. Councilman Staks asked that Section 4.6 of the contract be amended to require the listing of the City Garbage telephone number in the local directory. Mr. Staks also asked that in Section 2.2 a stipulation be added that would require proposed changes of collection days be approved by the city and sufficient notice be given to residents. Councilman Staks moved to approve the City Garbage Company contract for a five year period with the following amendments: Section 2.2 Add after: "No collections shall be made on Sunday": The Contractor may propose to the City changes in days of collection. Upon the City Manager's approval of the proposed changes. the Contractor shall promptly give written or published notice to the affected residential units. Section 4.6 Amend as follows: Contractor agrees to secure an annual listing in the local and Fort Worth telephone directory in both the white and yellow pages under the name by which it conducts business in the community. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 4 Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: ADOPTION OF BYLAWS AND GOALS - HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tem Saleh moved to adopt the Bylaws and Goals of the Historical Preservation Committee with the following amendment: Amend Section VI . (B. ) These Bylaws may be amended by the Committee upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Committee Membership provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing to each committee member. All changes must be approved by the Euless City Council before becoming effective by the Committee. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh introduced Diana Crawford, Chairperson, Historical Preservation Committee. Ms. Crawford reminded the City Council that the South Euless Elementary School would be celebrating its 80th Anniversary on March 2, at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Crawford noted that the first Euless Mayor, Warren Fuller, attended South Euless Elementary School . Mayor Pro Tem Saleh added that Councilman Bobby Baker also attended that school. ITEM NO. 8: ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Baker asked that Item No. 9, Bid Award No. 92-41 (Repair of Roof at Fire Station No. 2) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Douglass moved to approve Items 10 and 11 on the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 10: BID AWARD NO. 92-50 Bid No. 92-50 for handicapped playground equipment was awarded to Jim Lea and Associates of Richardson, Texas in the amount of $18,200. aim REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 5 ITEM NO. 11: MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 1993 REGULAR MEETING The Minutes of the February 9, 1993 Regular Meeting were approved as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: BID NO. 92-41 Repair of roof at Fire Station No. 2 Councilman Baker expressed concern that the roof should have been repaired some time ago and if it had been, perhaps the cost of repair would have been substantially less. Mr. Baker added that he was aware that funds for repairs are not always available, but asked that options be explored for preventing additional costs by making repairs on a timely basis. Councilman Smith asked if there was still consideration for funding repairs from the Betterment Fund. Mr. Hart replied that there had not been a consensus on that issue. Councilman Baker moved to award Bid No. 92-41 to re-roof Fire Station No. 2 to Seyforth Roofing in the amount of $53,184. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: 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 Diane Eggers, Volunteer Coordinator, reported that 225 volunteers had volunteered a total of 6762 hours in various departments and during special city events in REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23. 1993 PAGE 6 1992. Ms. Eggers stated that her goal for 1993 was to maintain the 1992 .•MIN volunteer level. Assistant City Manager Kay Godbey commended City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer, for his persistence and diligence in getting Midway Drive connected to SH360. d) City Council Councilman Boatright noted that he was proud of Lin Elliott and was happy to see him honored at the Council Meeting. Mr. Boatright congratulated Pat Rennels on receiving a 15-year service pin. Mr. Boatright expressed his surprise and appreciation at the number of volunteer hours served during 1992. He told Ms. Eggers that these figures are indicative of her leadership. Councilman Staks thanked Diane Eggers for her presentation and noted the number of dollars saved by extensive utilization of volunteers. Mr. Staks reiterated Assistant City Manager Godbey's praise of Mr. Kruckemeyer's leadership in both the Midway Drive project and the Morrisdale drainage improvements. Councilman Staks noted that in the Minutes of the Historical Preservation Committee of February 8, 1993, the Committee voted to request a $200 donation from the City Council to underwrite a portion of the cost of booklets entitled, "80 Years of Education in Euless." Mr. Staks asked that the City use dollars from the Betterment Fund to make this donation. City Manager Hart indicated that he would make arrangements to do so. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh noted that Ms. Eggers' report on volunteer hours did not -- include the time spent by City Council and City boards and commissions. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh welcomed Mike Milligan, a Boy Scout, who was attending the meeting to fulfill requirements for a "Life" badge. Mrs. Saleh commended the Parks and Leisure staff for the banquet they held on February 12 to honor volunteers. Mrs. Saleh reported that she and Assistant City Manager Kay Godbey recently attended a very informative seminar at the IBM Advanced Business Institute in Palisades, New York. Councilman Baker said that he was happy to see Lin Elliott honored at the meeting and looked forward to seeing him again next year. Councilman Douglass thanked Diane Eggers and her volunteers for their hard work. Mr. Douglass also congratulated Pat Rennels for her 15 years of service. Mr. Douglass introduced the candidates who have filed thus far for office in the May 1, 1993 General City Officer Election as follows: Office of Mayor: Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Neal Adams Place 4: Charles Miller Place 2: Councilman Todd Smith REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: 4i0mitit) Lin Harold D.iSamuels Mayor ATTEST: de an Crim, CMC City Secretary /cd \wp5l\minutes\2-23-93