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Home My WebLink About1993-05-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING AMU OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1993 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Saleh at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 1993, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Council Members Frank Douglass, Todd Smith, Bobby Baker, Peter Staks and Henry Boatright. Mayor Harold Samuels was absent. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The City Council met in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, personnel and land sale/acquisition as authorized by V.T.C.S. Article 6252-17, Sec 2 (e) , (f) and (9)• COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager; Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager; James Cribbs, City Attorney; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the 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; Gary McKamie, Assistant Police Chief; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Betty Yarbrough, Library Manager; Meredith McMannis, Children's Librarian; John Craig, Building Official; Kevin Mercer, Assistant Building Official; Inga Langi , Water Department Clerk; Katherine Thompson, Public Information Officer; Johnnie Green, Foreman, Parks and Leisure Services Department; Nancy Poulin, Receptionist Visitors Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Evelyn Thomas; Kim Watson; Kirk, Sue and Andrew Morris; Betty Vines; Paul Langi; Ronnie Banner, H-E-B ISD; Phil Philipp, Knowlton-English- Flowers, Inc. ; and others as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Todd Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION OMB The invocation was given by Councilman Henry Boatright. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25, 1993 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: READING TO THE COUNCIL BY FIRST GRADE STUDENT ANDREW MORRIS Andrew Morris, a first grade student at North Euless Elementary, read a story he composed and illustrated. Andrew was invited to read at the meeting by Councilman Smith who had heard him read at the "Night of a Thousand Stars" program at the library. Andrew's parents, Kirk and Sue Morris, his first grade Teacher, Ms. Kim Watson and the Principal of North Euless Elementary, Ms. Betty Vines, were also present. ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION Of A PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Saleh presented a proclamation to Mr. Ronnie Banner, Hurst-Euless- Bedford ISD, proclaiming June 5, 1993 as B. J. Murray Day. Mr. Banner invited the Council to attend a reception being held for Mr. Murray on June 5. The proclamation will be presented to Mr. Murray at that time. ITEM NO. 3: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE-OF-THE-MONTH Mayor Pro Tem Saleh congratulated Inga Langi , Water Department Clerk, for being named Employee of the Month for May. ITEM NO. 4: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Pro Tem Saleh presented 10 year service pins to Johnnie Green, Foreman, Parks Department and Tom Hart, City Manager. Mrs. Saleh thanked them for their years of dedicated service. WINES ITEM NO. 5: PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND IMPOSITION OF AMENDED IMPACT FEES Mayor Pro Tem Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to hear input on the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan and the imposition of amended impact fees. Rod Tyler, City Planner, gave an overview of the procedure which must be followed by cities that impose impact fees, including review and analysis of the impact fees imposed which must be done every three years. Mr. Tyler stated that the proposed fees would recoup 25% of the total amount versus 17% of the total currently charged. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh asked for further input from opponents or proponents and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1111 Councilman Douglass moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1111, amending the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan and imposing amended Impact Fees. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright and NNW Mayor Pro Tem Saleh REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25, 1993 PAGE 3 Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR TU ELECTRIC PROPOSED RATE INCREASE Mayor Pro Tem Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. to hear opponents and proponents of a proposed TU Electric rate increase. Mrs. Evelyn Thomas, 412 Limestone Drive, urged Council to deny the rate increase. Mr. Gene Jernigan, District Manager, TU Electric, addressed the Council . Mr. Jernigan stated that there would be two communication centers where all service calls would be directed. The centers are located in Irving and Waco and an 800 number will be available to the public to reach those centers. Mr. Jernigan also indicated that the Ector Drive office was closed to the public, but all Eckerd and Kroger stores would accept payment of electric bills. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh asked if there were other proponents or opponents, and there being none, closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1112 Councilman Douglass moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1112, approving a rate increase of 3.6% ($180,000,000) on a Texas retail basis, as recommended by the Steering Committee of Texas Utilities Electric Service Area Cities. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: Council Member Baker Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM Mayor Pro Tem Saleh requested and received agreement from Council to move Item No. 13 to be considered while Mr. Jernigan was still present and could answer questions and address concerns of the Council . ITEM NO. 13: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1114 Councilman Douglass moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1114, amending the existing franchise with TU Electric to increase the payment from 3% to 4% of gross receipts from retail sale of electric power and energy within the city, and adding a "favored nations" clause (Section VI) . Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25, 1993 PAGE 4 Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. The second reading of the ordinance will take place at tfie July 13 regular meeting, per City Charter provisions regarding franchises. Councilman Staks requested that staff meet with TU Electric representatives to determine if the city has the ability to negotiate the city's rate percentage with TU prior to execution of the final reading of this ordinance. City Manager Tom Hart indicated he would discuss the issue with TU representatives. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1113 Councilman Boatright moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1113, authorizing the issuance of City of Euless General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, with the following amendment: SECTION 17 (page 25) Escrow Agent should be designated as Bank One, Texas, rather than Ameritrust Texas National Association. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: RESOLUTION NO. 93-817 TABLED Councilman Staks moved to table Resolution No. 93-817, providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the city, until the June 8, 1993 regular meeting. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF CALLED MEETING OF MAY 7, 1993 AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11, 1993 Councilman Smith moved to approve the Minutes of the called meeting of May 7, 1993 and regular meeting of May 11, 1993 as presented. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25, 1993 PAGE 5 Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Tom Hart invited Council Members to attend a civil defense exercise to be conducted June 3 in conjunction with HEB Harris Methodist Hospital. Mr. Hart commended city staff for their efforts in updating the Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan. b) City Attorney City Attorney James Cribbs had no report. c) Staff Kevin Mercer, Assistant Building Official, reviewed the Minimum Housing Code and gave a progress report on various improvements being made at apartment complexes as a result of bi-annual inspections of each apartment complex. A slide presentation pointed out specific examples of common violations and the dramatic improvements resulting from enforcement of the code. Joe Hennig, Director of Development and Operations, reported that the minimum housing fee would be maintained at its present level, $.65 per unit/per month through the coming fiscal year. d) City Council Councilman Baker thanked Kevin Mercer for his report. Mr. Baker attended a presentation at the Masonic Lodge where Mr. Warren Fuller was presented with a 70 year service pin and Mr. W. W. McCormick was given a 60 year service pin. Councilman Smith thanked Evelyn Thomas for attending the meeting to offer her input on the TU proposed rate increase. Mr. Smith thanked Andrew Morris for sharing his book with the Council and commended the reading programs provided to the community by the library. Mr. Smith attended a Northeast Tarrant Arts Council meeting where a mock newspaper was distributed with a headline thanking the City of Euless for their economic support. Councilman Staks thanked Kevin Mercer for his report and for his efforts in the implementation of the minimum housing code. Mr. Staks reminded everyone to vote in the upcoming election. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25, 1993 PAGE 6 Councilman Douglass thanked Kevin Mercer for his report. Mr. Douglass welcomed "" Andrea Baxter, who was recently added to the city staff as Principal Engineer. Mr. Douglass thanked Councilman Smith for inviting Andrew Morris to read at the meeting and further commented that he continued to appreciate the presentations and awards made to the staff at each meeting. Mr. Douglass pointed out the coincidence of B. J. Murray ending 25 years as principal of Trinity High School and Mayor Samuels concluding 25 years of service to the city. Councilman Boatright thanked Kevin Mercer for his report and commended the city staff for their prompt response to complaints from citizens. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh noted that in addition to the improvements inherent with the minimum housing code implementation, the landscaping ordinance also enhances the beauty of the city for years to come. Mrs. Saleh pointed out the landscaping at the new Blockbuster store as an example. Mrs. Saleh reported that the city had received an Urban Forestry award for the Villages of Bear Creek Park. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED: MINIM Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: usan Crim, MC, City Secretary /cd \WP51\MINUTES\5-25-93.MIN