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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-08 rr.. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 8, 1994 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 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, Glenn Walker and Henry Boatright. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The City Council met in Executive Session to discuss land acquisition as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 268, Section 551.072. 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 the 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; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; Debra Forte, Director of Fiscal and Human Resources; Randy Byers, Director of Development and Public Works; Rick Herold, Community Services Director; Bo Bass, Economic Development Projects Manager; Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer; Police Officer Chris Alt; Modesto Mundo, Assistant to the City Manager; Michelle Wyman, Community Affairs Administrator; Scott Campbell, Intern; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Cathy DiMaggio, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Lawrence Lubrano, Industrial Development Authority; George Zahn, Planning and Zoning Commission; Sharon, Rachael and Chris Alt; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Police Officer Chris Alt, as the November Employee of the Month. Officer Alt introduced his wife, Sharon, his son, Chris, and daughter, Rachael. ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS Torn LeMaster, Equipment Operator, Public Works, was not present to receive his 15-year service pin. ITEM NO. 3: AMENDMENT TO BID NO. 94-17 - EMS SUPPLIES Council Member Walker moved to amend Bid No. 94-17 to add the following vendors to the bid award: United Medical Supplies (8 items) Moore Medical Supplies (12 items) Sunbelt Medical (11 items) Armstrong Industries (11 items) Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern `�► Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. (NOTE: Bid No. 94-17 was previously awarded at the October 11, 1994 Council Meeting.) ITEM NO. 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE 94-15-ZC Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:03 p.m. to hear public input on a request from Rick Horn for Carter & Burgess, Inc. for a change of zoning from PD (Planned Development) to PD for Single-Family Detached Dwellings on 22.6 acres out of Tracts 3, 4 and 5, Ray Shelton Subdivision; (located on the north side of E. Harwood Road and west of Fuller-Wiser Road). Mayor Saleh noted that staff had received a letter from Mr. Horn asking that the zoning case be withdrawn from the agenda. The public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m. ITEM NO. 5: WITHDRAWAL OF ORDINANCE FOR ZONING CASE 94-15-ZC Council Member Boatright moved to approve the request of Rick Horn, Carter& Burgess, Inc. to withdraw request for change of zoning from PD (Planned Development) to PD for Single-Family COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 PAGE 3 Now Detached Dwellings on 22.6 acres out of Tracts 3, 4 and 5, Ray Shelton Subdivision (Zoning Case 94-15-ZC). Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF SIGN VARIANCE 94-18-SV Mr. Peter Cavanaugh, representing Taco Bell Corporation, addressed the Council regarding the request for a sign variance to allow a 60' sign farther than 300' from the Airport Freeway. The Taco Bell is relocating from its present site at the northwest corner of Main Street and Euless Boulevard to 100 E. Euless Boulevard and although the new store will continue to derive most of its business from the freeway, it will be located 500' from the freeway. Therefore, the present location does not fall within the 300' allowed in the current sign regulations for a sign of the requested height of 60'. Council Member Douglass expressed concerns about the actual need for the higher sign since visibility of the sign was not significantly improved by the increased height. ti.. Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve Sign Variance 94-18-SV for Taco Bell at 100 E. Euless Boulevard, for a freeway sign farther than 300 feet from Airport Freeway. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: Council Member Douglass Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Glenn Walker commented on the role of Taco Bell in moving the Fuller House. Mr. Walker thanked Taco Bell for their cooperation in delaying the start of construction to work around problems with getting the Fuller House moved from the site and for the funds they donated for moving this historical structure. ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALES - EULESS LIONS CLUB Council Member Walker moved to approve the request from the Euless Lions Club for a temporary use permit to allow a Christmas tree lot at Midway City Park at North Main Street from COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 PAGE 4 Nor November 26 through December 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 94-881 Council Member Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 94-881, authorizing an agreement between the City of Euless and the State of Texas for participation in the Alternative Fuels Program. Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 94-880 Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 94-880, authorizing a Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation governing the design and construction of proposed hike and bike trails, drainage improvements and park amenities along Little Bear Creek from FM 157 to SH 360. Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: DENIAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1157 Ms. Anita Hall, Executive Committee of Open Arms Homes, Inc., addressed the Council regarding a request for exemption from ad valorem taxes for property located at 203 Landover. The COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 PAGE 5 property is owned by the United States and would be used to provide housing for homeless abused women and children. Council Member Boatright stated that although he was not opposed to the idea of granting an exemption, he would like to see more information about the history and success of this particular program before action is taken. Council Member Smith noted that the city had previously granted an exemption for several houses from another charitable organization, but expressed philosophical concerns about granting additional exemptions and thereby placing a further burden on other taxpayers who are not exempt but who may have needs as great as those placed in the Open Arms Homes program. Council Member Miller moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1157, exempting ad valorem taxes on property owned by the United States located at 203 Landover (Twin Creek Estates Addition, Block 1, Lot 2), for a period of one year, 1995. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Miller and Walker Nays: Council Members Smith, Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Mayor Saleh declared the motion defeated. ',taw ITEM NO. 11: APPOINTMENT OF TEEN COURT REPRESENTATIVES FOR HEB TEEN COURT Council Member Douglass moved to appoint Debra Forte', Director of Fiscal and Human Resources to the HEB Teen Court Board as one of two City of Euless representatives, with the second appointment to be made at a later time. Council Member Boatright seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 25, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Council Member Walker moved to approve the Minutes of the October 25, 1994 Meeting as presented. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 PAGE 6 Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13: REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Tom Hart congratulated Mayor Saleh for receiving the Gertrude Tarpley Spirit Award from the HEB Chamber of Commerce for outstanding community leadership. b) City Attorney City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. c) Staff Bo Bass, Economic Development Projects Manager, gave an update of the progress of the Library Committee. The first three meetings in September dealt with the schematic design of the library. The committee is currently working on the design development phase which includes furniture, fixtures and color choices of carpets and wall materials. The council will be presented `r► with the design for final approval. The construction document phase will include preparation of bids and specifications for material, bid award and award of a contract. Construction is planned to begin May-June, 1995. d) City Council Council Member Boatright and Council Member Walker congratulated Mayor Saleh for receiving the Gertrude Tarpley Award. Council Member Miller commented that he had received a number of complimentary letters from teams who had participated in the recent softball tournament held in the city. Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker and Council Member Todd Smith congratulated Mayor Saleh as the recipient of the Gertrude Tarpley Award. Council Member Douglass congratulated Mayor Saleh and Officer Chris Alt. Mr. Douglass thanked Bo Bass for his good work on the Library Committee. Mr. Douglass commented that he felt the Texas Municipal League conference he recently attended was very informative and well run. Mayor Saleh reported that she and Council Members Frank Douglass and Glenn Walker and several staff members attended the Texas Municipal League conference. Mayor Saleh and others had the opportunity to hear Governor Ann Richards and George Bush speak. Mayor Saleh noted that resolution City Manager Tom Hart had placed on the TML agenda regarding rental car Now. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 PAGE 7 Now tax revenue was approved on the consent agenda. The resolution will be considered by the TML Board at the December meeting and will be pursued by the Legislative Committee to the Texas Legislature. Mayor Saleh asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council and received no response. Council Member Boatright asked if there would be a synopsis of the sessions the Council attended at TML. Council Member Walker responded that City Secretary Susan Crim would be ordering tapes of the sessions. ITEM NO. 14: ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib leh, Mayor ATTEST: usan Crim, • C, City Secretary \MINUTES\11-8-94.MIN