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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1994 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4: 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 1994, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Baker and Council Members Frank Douglass, Todd Smith, Charles Miller and Glenn Walker. Councilman Henry Boatright was absent. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The City Council met in Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and personnel as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Sections 551-072 and 551 .074. 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; Bob McFarland, City Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Joe Hennig, Assistant City Manager; Gary McKamie, Police Chief; Debra Forte' , Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; Randy Byers, Director of Development and Public Works; Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services and Economic Development; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Diana Ortiz, Cash and Debt Manager; Jim Nickerson, Accounting Manager; Rod Tyler, City Planner; Modesto Mundo, Assistant to the City Manager; Michelle Wyman, Recycling Coordinator; Katherine Thompson, Public Information Officer; Alice Norwood, Accountant II; Betty Thomas, Finance Secretary; Vicki Smith, Accountant I ; Linda Free, Accounts Payable Clerk, Terry Taylor, Payroll Clerk; Pete Seider, Field Tech, Public Works; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Cathy DiMaggio, Assistant to the City Secretary Visitors Leon Hogg, Chairperson, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Harry Blanek; C. E. Bright; Michael Christopher; A. L. Babar; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Charles Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1994 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THREE NATIONAL AWARDS FOR FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES PRESENTED BY RALPH ELLIS, JR. , REPRESENTING GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) Mr. Ralph Ellis, Jr. , past president of the Government Finance Officers Association, presented the following national awards: - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Award of Excellence - Distinguished Budget Award for 1991-92 Fiscal Year - Investment Award (bestowed by Municipal Teasurers' Association) Debra Forte' , Director of Fiscal and Human Resources, thanked Mr. Ellis for these prestigious awards. Ms. Forte' introduced her mother, Bess Brooks and daughter, McKenna. Ms. Forte' then introduced her finance department staff: Jim Hickerson, Diana Ortiz, Alice Norwood, Betty Thomas, Terry Taylor, Vicki Smith, and Linda Free. ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Pete Seider, Field Tech, Public Works, for being chosen Employee of the Month for February 1994. Mr. Seider introduced his daughters and son-in-law. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE 93-15 Request of Dr. Harry J. Blanek for Classical Construction, Inc. for a change of zoning on 8.87 acres out of T. Jasper Survey, A-861 , located east of Yorkshire Court and north of Kynette Drive from C-2 to R-1 . Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m. to hear proponents and opponents of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Rod Tyler, City Planner, gave an overview of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Steve Bessner, 1111 N. Boyd Street, Richardson, Texas, representing Dr. Blanek, briefly explained the proposed development, noting that Dr. Blanek would submit a plat in approximately one month if rezoning is approved. There were no opponents who wished to speak. The public hearing was closed at 7: 15 p.m. ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1127 ZONING CASE 93-15 Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1127, for a change of zoning on 8.87 acres out of T. Jasper Survey, A-861 , located east of Yorkshire Court and north of Kynette Drive, from C-2 to R-1 . Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1994 PAGE 3 ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF 20TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 Councilman Walker moved to approve the 20th year Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal year 1994-95 for the construction of wheelchair ramps. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 Mr. Richard Jones, Weaver and Tidwell , presented the audit for fiscal year 1992- 1993. Mr. Jones complimented the staff on their assistance during preparation of the audit and on efficient financial procedures followed by city staff. Councilman Douglass moved to acknowledge receipt of the Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1992-93. 4`• Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 94-839 Councilman Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 94-839, to replace Resolution No. 93-827, supporting the submission of a project nomination form to the Texas Department of Transportation to receive project funding assistance for the design and construction of a pedestrian and bicycle trail by including as a part of the resolution's preamble the city's commitment to provide its local matching share and to comply with the fiscal accounting procedures of the program. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1994 PAGE 4 ITEM NO. 8: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST Councilman Miller moved to authorize Mayor Saleh to execute an agreement with the City of Hurst governing the construction and maintenance of a stilling basin and other channel improvements to Sulphur Branch in Rickel Park. Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT AND WAIVER OF COMPENSATION DOCUMENTS AND PERMIT DOCUMENTS FOR A TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY METER STATION IN WESTPARK PARK Councilman Walker moved to authorize Mayor Saleh to execute an easement and waiver of compensation documents and City Manager Tom Hart to execute permit documents for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Trinity River Authority Meter Station and Access, Electrical and Construction Facilities in the northeast corner of Westpark Park. Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 94-837 Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 94-837 supporting a contractual agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State of Texas to receive grant funds for funding of the project: Mini Mobile MRF: Hands-On Recycling for Kids. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 94-838 Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to approve Resolution No. 94-838 ordering an election of city officers for Place 5 and Place 6 on Saturday, May 7, 1994. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1994 PAGE 5 44.. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: APPOINTMENT TO BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES Councilman Walker moved to approve the following appointments: Civil Service Commission Nell Hicks, moved from Alternate to Place 3 Dan Williams, Alternate Economic Development Advisory Board Larry Bradford, Place 12 Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13: BID AWARD NO. 93-42 - ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR POLICE STATION AND SIMMONS CENTER Michael Christopher, Roof Technical Services, explained materials to be used in the roofing of the police station and Simmons Center. The manufacturer provides a 20-year warranty and the contractor provides a 2-year warranty. Mayor Pro Tem Baker moved to award Bid No. 93-42 for the roof replacement of the Police Station and Simmons Center to Steel-lite Corporation in the amount of $95,900. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1994 PAGE 6 ITEM NO. 14: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Councilman Douglass moved to approve the Minutes of the January 25, 1994 as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Mr. Ayaz Babar, 1005 Simmons Drive, Euless, Texas, asked to address the Council regarding parking of tour busses at 704 S. Pipeline Road. Mr. Babar indicated that tour busses are parked at the above address and invade the privacy of homeowners whose backyards are adjacent to that address. Mayor Saleh told Mr. Babar that staff would investigate the problem and determine if a solution could be worked out with the owner of that property. REPORTS ITEM NO. 15: REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Tom Hart reported that as a result of the Youth Action Officers program implemented by the Police Department at HEB-ISD, a 25mm pistol had been taken from an 8th grade student at Central Junior High School . Police Chief Gary McKamie added that this crime stopper program allows students to report to the officers anonymously. b) City Attorney City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. c) Staff Michelle Wyman, Recycling Coordinator, distributed an annual recycling report. Ms. Wyman stressed that banning yard waste from the waste stream would help reach the diversion rate goal set by the state. Ms. Wyman reviewed money earned throughout the year including grants and donations, including a start-up donation of $16,000 from Community Waste Disposal , Inc. Ms. Wyman presented a $6,964.67 check from Laidlaw Waste Systems, representing the quarterly rebate which results from removing recyclables from the waste picked up at curbside. Ms. Wyman thanked Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services and Economic Development, for his support during the start-up process and Kelli Dickerson, intern, who helped with the compilation of statistics and charts for the annual report. d) City Council Councilman Douglass thanked Debra Forte' and Michelle Wyman for their reports and congratulated Pete Seider who was named Employee of the Month. Mr. Douglass COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1994 PAGE 7 commended Police Chief Gary McKamie on the town hall meetings held in city schools recently. Mr. Douglass thanked Randy Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, for the good work his staff did on the 6" water line project on Martin Lane. Councilman Smith reported that he attended the Wilshire Homeowners meeting which was well attended by the residents of that community, and he hoped the program could be duplicated in other neighborhoods. Mr. Smith congratulated City Manager Tom Hart and Debra Forte' and her staff on the three financial awards received earlier in the meeting and on the positive audit. Mayor Pro Tem Baker reported that on the previous Saturday morning a man who had suffered a heart attack had an automobile accident outside B&B Auto Parts. Mr. Baker stated that an employee called 911 and the ambulance responded to the call within a matter of minutes. The man was in full arrest when the ambulance arrived and was then revived and taken to the hospital . He commended the city's ambulance crew for their quick response and action at the scene of the accident. Councilman Miller congratulated Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, on the TXDOT bike trail grant which looks as though it will be approved very soon. Councilman Walker thanked Councilman Boatright and Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services and Economic Development, for representing the city to the Wal-Mart Corporation. Mayor Saleh commended staff for the good job they have always done in obtaining r.• grants for the city. Mayor Saleh asked city staff to respond to a challenge issued by Fort Worth Mayor Kay Granger for a blood drive on March 17. Mayor Saleh expressed hope that Councilman Boatright would soon recover from his illness. Mayor Saleh reconvened into executive session at 8:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, C C, City Secretary WP51\MINUTES\2-8-94.MIN