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Home My WebLink About1995-03-16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1995 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 Thursday, March 16, 1995, 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. A closed session was held to discuss land acquisition as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. 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; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; Rick Herold, Director of Community Services; Randy Byers, Director of Development and Public Works; Andrea Baxter, Principal City Engineer; Marty Wiltshire, Field Tech, Parks Department; Paul Wrzesinski, Waste Water Foreman; Public Works employees: Steve Ryals, Tommy Powell, David Northcutt, Herbert Joseph, Bob Hockenberry and Kenny Spargur; Michelle Wyman, Community Affairs Administrator; Scott Campbell, Administrative Assistant; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Cathy DiMaggio, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney; Leon Hogg, Chairperson, Parks and Leisure Services Board; Wes Scott, Chairperson, Library Board; Andy Chesney, Charter Review Committee; George Zahn, Planning and Zoning Commission; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mary Lib Saleh led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Councilman Frank Douglass gave the invocation. COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 16, 1995 PAGE 2 vr. ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, introduced Marty Wiltshire and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque and gift certificate as Employee of the Month for March. Mr. Wiltshire introduced his wife, Alice, and his son, Marty, Jr. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Boatright moved to approved Items 2 through 6 on the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 2: AWARD OF BID NO. 94-26 Award of Bid No. 94-26 for three mid-size police sedans from Ted Arendale Ford, Inc. at$13,450 each (total $40,350). ITEM NO. 3: AWARD OF BID NO. 94-27 Award of Bid No. 94-27 for a one-ton cab and chassis for remounting an ambulance module, to Payton-Wright Ford in the amount of $20,998.70. ITEM NO. 4: AWARD OF BID NO. 94-30 Award of Bid No. 94-30 for one mid-size 1/2 ton pickup for Code Enforcement Department, to Classic Chevrolet, in the amount of $12,940. ITEM NO. 5: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-01 Award of Bid No. 95-01 for a hand-fed drum type chipper, to Conley-Lott-Nichols, in the amount of $19,650. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28,1995 REGULAR MEETING Approval of the Minutes of the February 28, 1995 Regular Meeting as presented. Council Member Walker 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. Nor COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 16, 1995 PAGE 3 Now REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 95-888 Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve Resolution No. 95-888, supporting a fair and cost- effective program for clean air emissions testing, to comply with federal legislation. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Miller, Walker and Boatright, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Abstain: Council Member Smith Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Douglass suggested that a letter accompany the resolution regarding the fact that there are many commuters from other counties who travel into the four-county non-attainment area on a daily basis and, therefore, contribute to air pollution problems in the four-county area. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER REGARDING EAST/WEST CONNECTOR FROM SH 360 TO SH 161 Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order 105068 provides for the construction of an east- west connector between SH 360 and SH 161 with the stipulations that the Cities of Euless and Irving will pay 10 percent of the cost of right-of-way within their jurisdiction, outside D/FW Airport boundaries; and 10 percent of the cost of eligible utility adjustments that may be required within their respective boundaries and outside D/FW Airport boundaries. Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order 105068 providing for the new location project in Dallas and Tarrant Counties, across SH 360 near Harwood Road to SH 161 near Walnut Hill Lane, a distance of 5.3 miles. Council Member Smith 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. r.• COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 16, 1995 PAGE 4 - ADDENDUM TO AGENDA ADDENDUM ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ABATEMENT OF PROPERTY AT 1102 W. EULESS BOULEVARD (WESTERN HILLS INN) Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to hear and pass upon the report of costs of the abatement of Western Hills Inn and to hear any objections or protests. There were no opponents or proponents who wished to speak. The total cost of abatement was $8,091.43. Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. ADDENDUM ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDER CORRECTNESS OF CHARGES FOR ABATEMENT OF PROPERTY AT 1102 W. EULESS BOULEVARD Council Member Boatright moved to accept the correctness of charges of $8,091.43 for the abatement of property at 1102 W. Euless Boulevard. Council Member Glenn Walker 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. ADDENDUM ITEM NO. 3: DENIAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT TO BE PAID IN INSTALLMENTS FOR ABATEMENT OF WESTERN HILLS INN Council Member Smith moved to deny a resolution authorizing assessment to be paid in installments for abatement of Western Hills Inn. 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. ,oar COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 16, 1995 PAGE 5 %my ADDENDUM ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF ABATEMENT CHARGES FOR 1102 W. EULESS BOULEVARD TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY Council Member Henry Boatright moved to approve a lien to be filed against property at 1102 W. Euless Boulevard for abatement costs of $8,091.43 incurred by the city. Council Member Glenn Walker 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. City Attorney Paul Wieneskie reported that the tax attorneys had indicated a trial would be set in late May with an anticipated tax sale of the Western Hills property the first Tuesday in July, assuming no appeals. REGULAR AGENDA (cont) ITEM NO. 9: REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Torn Hart reported that the new North Central Texas Council of Governments estimate of population for the City of Euless is 39,750. Mr. Hart announced that the City of Fort Worth approved by unanimous vote the zoning for the athletic complex and golf course. b) City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. c) Staff Report Randy Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, gave an update on street projects funded by certificates of obligation in the amount of $1.2 million. The street projects were completed by city employees. Mr. Byers reported although the consumption of water so far this fiscal year is down by 8%, billing is up by 1% as a result of the new meters which have been installed. Also, the reduction of wastewater flow by 1 million gallons a day resulted in a $490,000 savings in FY 94, at an expense to the city of approximately $15,000 over a 5-year period. Mr. Byers commended Waste Water Foreman Paul Wrzesinski and Water/Sewer Department employees Steve Ryals, Tommy Powell, David Northcutt, Herbert Joseph, Bob Hockenberry and Kenny Spargur for their diligent efforts in the reduction of wastewater flow. Council Member Boatright suggested that a report on these projects be included in the next Mayor's Newsletter. COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 16, 1995 PAGE 6 ., d) City Council Council Member Smith reported that the Town Hall meetings held by the Police Department the past two Thursdays had been very well attended. Mr. Smith attended the National League of Cities (NLC) conference in Washington, D.C. and attended some informative sessions on condemnation. Mr. Smith commended Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager, for his efficient response to a complaint at Soto Grande apartment complex. Mayor Pro Tem Baker congratulated Marty Wiltshire for being named Employee of the Month. Mr. Baker invited citizens to attend the March 28 Council meeting when an engineering firm and architect will be selected for the athletic complex and golf course. Council Member Miller congratulated Marty Wiltshire and recognized Randy Byers and the water/sewer utility employees for their good work. Mr. Miller attended the NLC conference and felt that in the future government will be held more accountable for what they do. Council Member Boatright thanked the Fire and Police Departments for their presence at the Wilshire Association meeting. Mr. Boatright thanked Randy Byers for his excellent street report. Mayor Saleh stated that the NLC conference recently attended in Washington, D.C. was the best NLC meeting she has ever attended and commented that the number one problem on the agenda was crime prevention at all levels of government. Mayor Saleh attended a Tarrant County Council of Mayor's committee meeting to rank Community Development Block Grants. Twenty- five projects had been submitted and Euless ranked 8th from the top. Mr. Gary Waldron, 903 Collin Drive, suggested that handouts be attached to the agenda so that citizens would have access to the information that the Council was considering. Mr. Waldron asked what concerns would be transmitted with the resolution approved in Item No. 7. City Manager Tom Hart responded that the city would request a more reasonable and fiscally prudent emission testing program. Council Member Douglass reminded citizens of the April 1 Library Groundbreaking ceremony. The meeting was recessed into closed session at 7:58 p.m. to discuss pending/contemplated litigation as authorized by Section 551.071. ITEM NO. 10: ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: AIM Susan Grim, C, City Secretary Mary Lib'Saleh, Mayor \minutes\3-16-95.min Ntrar