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Home My WebLink About1993-06-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 8, 1993 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold Samuels at 4: 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 1993, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh and Council Members Frank Douglass, Todd Smith, Bobby Baker, Peter Staks and Henry Boatright. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The City Council met in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation as authorized by V.T.C.S. Article 6252-17, Sec 2 (e) . COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for the 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; 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; Debra Forte' , Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; Franchot Thomas, Fire Department; Rod Tyler, City Planner; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Michelle Wyman, Recycling Coordinator; Modesto Mundo, Administrative Assistant; Katherine Thompson, Public Information Officer; Becky Null, Administrative Secretary; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Charlie Miller, Councilman-elect; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Bill Byers, Historical Preservation Committee; Boyce Byers, Economic Development Advisory Board; Lynne Moffatt, Alternate, Parks and Leisure Service Board; Fred Bowers, Morrisdale Area Drainage Task Force; Ray Saleh; Nancy Smith; Tenia Baker; Rose and Vanessa Miller; and others as noted on the visitor' s register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION MIN= The invocation was given by Mayor Harold Samuels. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AMMO ITEM NO. 1: APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1113 Mayor Pro Tem Saleh moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1113, authorizing the issuance of City of Euless, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993. 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. ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-817 Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 93-817, providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the city. 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. ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Douglass moved to approve the minutes of the May 25, 1993 meeting 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. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-818 Councilman Staks moved to approve Resolution No. 93-818, canvassing the results of the runoff election held on June 5, 1993 . Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Saleh and Mayor Samuels REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 3 Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh read the results of the June 5, 1993 runoff election as follows: MAYOR Neal Adams 1,875 Mary Lib Saleh 2,341 PLACE 4 Charles Miller 2,726 Janice Griffin 1, 179 Total votes cast: 4,346 ITEM NO 5: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Samuels presented humorous mementos to Charles Miller, newly elected Council Member, Tom Hart, City Manager, and Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor-elect. Mayor Samuels presented Mayor-elect Saleh with a briefcase and thanked her for her assistance as Mayor Pro Tem and wished her well in her new job as mayor. Mr. Hart introduced Mr. Larry Manire, President of HEB-ISD School Board and Mr. Ron Caloss, Superintendent, HEB-ISD, who presented Mayor Samuels with a plaque recognizing his 25 years of service to the City of Euless and his support of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Fire Chief Lee Koontz presented Mayor Samuels with a "speaking trumpet" which was originally used to convey directions and shout encouragement at the fire scene. Today speaking trumpets are a symbol of authority and are given by a member of a fire company to an honored chief as a token of respect and appreciation for a job well done. Mr. Hart gave Mayor Samuels a photograph of the entryway to the City of Euless taken by amateur photographer, Kevin Cole. Mr. Hart also gave Mayor Samuels a 25-year service pin and thanked him for his leadership, mentorship and friendship through the years. Mayor Samuels said the city is in good hands and will continue to progress. ITEM NO. 6: OATHS OF OFFICE Judge George Boring administered the oath of office to Mayor-elect Mary Lib Saleh and Charles Miller, newly elected Council Member, Place 4. Mayor Samuels presented Certificates of Election to Mayor Saleh and Councilman Miller. ITEM NO. 7: SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Saleh presented outgoing Mayor Samuels with a plaque from the City Council in appreciation of his dedicated service to the city and for fostering a family oriented community. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 4 Mayor Saleh called a short recess at 7:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:25 p.m. Mayor Saleh thanked her friends and supporters for attending the meeting and helping with her election. Mayor Saleh said she looked forward to working with the citizens and urged them to come to her office and discuss their concerns. Mayor Saleh introduced her husband, Ray. ITEM NO. 8: SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Douglass moved to appoint Councilman Bobby Baker as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Miller, Staks, Boatright and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Baker expressed his appreciation to the council for the confidence they placed in him. He said he was looking forward to working with the Council in this capacity during the coming year. ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-819 AMIN Councilman Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 93-819, authorizing execution of a Financial Advisory Agreement with First Southwest Company in conjunction with General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1993. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Councilman Miller introduced his wife, Rose, and daughter, Vanessa, and thanked them for their support during his campaign. Mayor Pro Tem Baker introduced his wife, Tenia. ITEM NO. 10: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZC #93-02 AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1115 Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing to hear proponents and opponents of Zoning Case 93-02, request of Scott Erwin for a change of zoning on 41.355 acres out of Tracts 4B1, 4A1, 4C, 6B1, 4A1A, 6B1A, 6A1, 6 and a part of Tract 3, J. Doss Survey, A-441 from present zoning of R-1 to PD, generally located northwest of Little Bear Creek and SH 121. Mr. Scott Erwin addressed the Council and asked for approval of a modified landscape plan for his proposed family sports park, to be named ""' Little Bear Sports Park. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 5 Mr. Paul Harrington, owner of the property in question, stated that he believed the only negative aspect of the proposed development would be that the property needs a bridge to provide access from Cheek-Sparger. The provision for a future north/south street would prevent adjacent property from being landlocked. Mr. Harrington expressed concerns regarding drainage problems that would be anticipated when paving the parking lot for the proposed park. After determining that there were no further proponents or opponents who wished to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Councilman Douglass asked Mr. Harrington if he would be willing to dedicate right-of-way for a north/south street and participate in the building of a bridge at Bear Creek. Mr. Harrington stated that he would not obligate himself to any assessment, but family members are not opposed to a right-of-way. Councilman Staks asked Mr. Erwin if any of the signage would require a variance. Mr. Erwin replied that he understood he would be allowed a billboard sign at the entrance. Mr. Staks indicated that the billboard sign was not on the proposed plan. Councilman Staks stated that he was in agreement with Mr. Harrington about the need for a north/south road. Councilman Staks moved to approve Zoning Case 93-02 and the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1115 with an amended landscape plan as proposed by Mr. Scott Erwin. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT #P-93-01 COVINGTON HILL ADDITION Councilman Douglass expressed concern about the proposed development having only one means of ingress and egress. Mr. Mike Sandlin, Sandlin Homes, Inc. , replied that the entrance consists of a divided median with two lanes in and two lanes out of the development in order to ensure that the entrance does not become blocked and thereby prevent access to emergency vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to approve Final Plat #P93-01 of 16.73 acres out of the J. P. Halford Survey, A-711 into Lots 1-42, Block A and Lots 1-28, Block B, Covington Hill Addition; generally located south of Harwood Road and east of FM 157. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: Council Member Douglass REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 6 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY Councilman Frank Douglass moved to approve an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay of S. Main Street from Hwy. 10 to S. Pipeline Road, Midway Drive from Sixpence Street to the beginning of the concrete, and Ash Lane from Oak Lane to FM 157. Councilman Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13: RENEWAL OF BID NO. 92-11 (POOL CHEMICALS) Councilman Staks moved to renew Bid No. 92-11 for pool chemicals for summer 1993, with Dolphin Commercial Chemicals Company not to exceed $6,500. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh r Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14: BID AWARD NO. 93-05 Councilman Staks moved to award Bid No. 93-05 for a light-duty tractor to Zimmerer Kubota for $9,600. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15: BID AWARD NO. 93-11 Councilman Smith moved to award Bid No. 93-11 for office supplies to Royer and Schutts for one year with item unit pricing per bid sheet. Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Staks and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 7 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16: REPORTS a) City Manager Mr. Hart congratulated Mayor Saleh and welcomed Charlie Miller to the Council. b) City Attorney Mr. Cribbs had nothing to report. c) Staff No staff report was given. d) City Council Councilman Boatright congratulated and offered his support to Mayor Saleh and commented that she brings a wealth of expertise to the position. Councilman Boatright welcomed Charlie Miller to the Council and commented that he was no longer the "rookie. " Councilman Staks congratulated Mayor Saleh and Councilman Miller on their victories in the runoff election and commended Janice Griffin and Neal Adams for running and for their positive campaigning. Mr. Staks mentioned that it was reported in the Fort Worth Star Telegram that the city council would possibly discuss at this meeting participating in a MOW challenge to the constitutional questions involved in the airport legislative action. During executive session, the council agreed to put off any decision on participation for two weeks to allow time to discuss the issue. Councilman Miller congratulated Mayor Saleh. Mr. Miller stated that he agreed with Councilman Staks that the campaigns had been positive and that he was pleased to represent the citizens and would work hard for them. Mayor Pro Tem Baker congratulated Mayor Saleh and said that he looked forward to working with her as Mayor Pro Tem. He thanked the Council for their confidence in his ability to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Baker welcomed Charlie Miller to the council. Councilman Smith attended Movies in the Park at Villages of Bear Creek and spent a very enjoyable evening and urged others to attend one of the events. Mr. Smith welcomed Mayor Saleh and Councilman Miller and noted that this was the start of a "new era" in the City of Euless. Councilman Douglass offered his congratulations to Mayor Saleh and welcomed Councilman Miller. Mr. Douglass commented that he felt this council would work very well together. Mayor Saleh asked if anyone in the audience would like to make comments. Mr. Leon Hogg, Chairman of the Parks and Leisure Services Board, urged everyone to buy tickets for the performance of "Oklahoma" on June 30, July 1 and 2 at the Villages of Bear Creek Park. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1993 PAGE 8 Mayor Saleh reminded the Council that a worksession will be held Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 a.m. NINO ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mar Lib Saleh, Mayor ATTEST: `4!n Crim, CMC, City Secretary /cd \WP51\MINUTES\6-8-93 •