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NOVEMBER 14, 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 Tuesday, November 14, 1995, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference
Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker and Council
Members Carl Tyson, Charles Miller, Glenn Walker and Council Member elect Katie Edwards.
Council Member Todd Smith arrived at 5:30 p.m. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda
items and other scheduled items. A closed session was held to discuss land acquisition and
personnel matters as authorized by Sections 551.072 and 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 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; Diana Ortiz,
Director of Finance; Randy Byers, Director of Development and Public Works; Rick Herold,
Director of Community Services; Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services/Economic
Development; Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer; Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development;
Ruth Alley, Personnel Manager; Jenny Kratz, Municipal Relations Coordinator; Vicki Smith,
Accountant; Janina Haylett, Accountant; Scott Campbell, Administrative Assistant; Shelley
Kissling, Secretary, Fire Department; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Cathy DiMaggio,
Deputy City Secretary
Visitors
Billy Owens and George Zahn, Planning and Zoning Commission; Kathy Haecker and Geri
Donworth, Community Advisory Board; Rose Miller; Bobby Edwards; Peter Staks (former Council
Member) and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Council Member Walker gave the invocation.
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ITEM NO. 1: OATH OF OFFICE
City Attorney Bob McFarland administered the oath of office to Katie Edwards, Council Member,
Place 6. Council Member Edwards introduced her husband, Bobby. Mayor Saleh presented
Council Member Edwards with a Certificate of Election and a Council Member lapel pin.
ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Shelley Kissling, Secretary, Fire
Department, as Employee of the Month for November. Ms. Kissling introduced her husband, Bob,
and children, Chase, Blake and Austin.
ITEM NO. 3: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY PAM BRANDON
Pam Brandon, Founder and Executive Director of Imagisphere, a hands-on children's museum,
addressed the Council regarding possible funding.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council member Smith moved to approve Items 4 through 10 on the Consent Agenda as follows:
ITEM NO. 4: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-13
Award Bid No. 95-13 for a nine-wheel pneumatic roller to Mega Equipment Company, Irving,
F'tio' Texas, in the amount of $39,253.
ITEM NO. 5: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-16
Award Bid No. 95-16 for a 1 1/2 ton lift truck to Five Star Ford, Hurst, Texas, in the amount of
$50,423.
ITEM NO. 6: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-17
Award Bid No. 95-17 for three front deck mowers to Zimmerer Kubota, Fort Worth, Texas, in the
amount of $12,389 each, for a total of $37,167.
ITEM NO . 7: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-18
Award Bid No. 95-18 for a 1-ton four-wheel drive, dual rear wheel truck with a utility bed, to Five
Star Ford, Hurst, Texas, in the amount of $33,536.
ITEM NO. 8: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-19
Bid No. 95-19 for a 1-ton flat bed truck, was awarded to Five Star Ford, Hurst, Texas, in the
amount of $21,603.
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_, ITEM NO. 9: AWARD OF BID NO. 95-26
Award Bid No. 95-26 for emergency medical supplies to Advance Life Support Products, Plaza
Pharmacy, Biosafety Systems and Biomedix to be purchased on an "as needed" basis with an
estimated expenditure of $18,420 for FY96.
ITEM NO. 10: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the following minutes as presented:
Regular Meeting of October 24, 1995
Special Called Meeting of October 30, 1995
Special Called Meeting of November 1, 1995
Special Called Meeting of November 9, 1995
Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern
Baker and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #95-26-SP - OAK FOREST ADDITION
Council Member Miller moved to approve Site Plan #95-26-SP, for the construction of a grocery
store (Albertson's), retail strip center and auto parts store within a C-2 (Community Business)
zoning district, located on the northwest corner of N. Main Street and W. Harwood Road.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern
Baker and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12: APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
An application for a temporary use permit to have a Christmas Tree sales lot at 1501 Baccarac
Court, was submitted by Mr. Lee Whitmore, President of Whitmore & Sons, Inc. Mr. Whitmore
was not present to address the Council regarding his request.
r.. Council Member Walker moved to approve a temporary use permit to allow a Christmas tree lot
at 1501 Baccarac Court, from November 24, 1995 through December 24, 1995, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern
Baker
Nays: Mayor Saleh
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 95-925
Council Member Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 95-925 and agreement between the City
of Fort Worth and the City of Euless, whereby both cities agree to proceed with the adoption of
the proper and necessary ordinances to complete the annexation by the City of Euless of 157.956
acres south of South Pipeline Road, currently in the City of Fort Worth.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
Baker and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Attorney Bob McFarland indicated the Fort Worth City Council will be considering the
resolution and agreement at their next meeting.
NOTE: Council Member Todd Smith left the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
ITEM NO. 14: APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY
BOARD
Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve the appointment of Michael Sampson as Chairperson
of the Community Advisory Board.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and
Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
(NOTE: Donna Bonenberger was appointed Chairperson at the October 10, 1995 Council
Meeting, but subsequently declined the position.)
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ITEM NO. 15: POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL
INVESTMENT REPORT AND APPROVAL OF REVISED INVESTMENT
POLICY
Vicki Smith, Accountant, Finance Department, gave an overview of the city's investment portfolio,
noting that the city has exceeded its goal of rate of return by surpassing the yield of the average
90-day treasury bill which the city uses as a benchmark. The city's investment policy contains
four main objectives: compliance with State law; safety; liquidity; and yield.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to accept the Annual Investment Report and approve the revised
Investment Policy.
Council Walker seconded the motion.
Council Member Tyson stated that since the Council had just received the revised Investment
Policy, he would prefer to have time to review it thoroughly prior to taking action.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Council Member Walker agreed to rescind their motion.
Council Member Tyson moved to postpone consideration of acceptance of the Annual Investment
Report and approval of the revised Investment Policy until the November 28, 1995 meeting.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
‘""" Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and
Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 95-924
Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve Resolution No. 95-924, casting the city's 32 votes for
Mac Wilburn for Tarrant Appraisal District Board Member.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and
Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 17: APPROVAL OF EULESS LIBRARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #5
Council Member Walker moved to approve Euless Library Project Change Order #5 for the
expansion of City Hall Campus lighting system to provide a safe atmosphere and enhanced
aesthetic appeal.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and
Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18: TABLE CONSIDERATION OF RECONSTRUCTION OF CITY HALL
CAMPUS NORTH ACCESS ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO
BUILDING D (POLICE BUILDING)
Council Member Walker moved to table consideration of reconstruction of City Hall Campus North
Access Road and drainage improvements to Building D, to allow further study.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
`om. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and
Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO.19: REPORTS
a) City Manager
City Manager Tom Hart had nothing to report.
b) City Attorney
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
c) Staff
There was no staff report given.
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v., d) City Council
Council Member Tyson welcomed Katie Edwards to the City Council and congratulated Shelley
Kissling as Employee of the Month for November.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker also welcomed Katie Edwards to the Council. Mr. Baker said he felt the
November 4 groundbreaking of the new athletic complex and golf course was a huge success
and was impressed by the turnout.
Council Member Miller said he had the privilege of speaking at the Breakfast of Champions
honoring Bell and Trinity High Schools. Mr. Miller said he attended the groundbreaking
ceremonies for the athletic complex and golf course and it was a highlight in his tenure on the
Council. Mr. Miller thanked those who worked for the passage of the crime tax and congratulated
Katie Edwards on her election to the Council.
Council Member Walker welcomed Katie Edwards to Place 6 on the City Council.
Council Member Edwards said she looks forwarding to serving the community and working with
the Council. Ms. Edwards thanked the citizens who worked hard on the passage of the crime tax.
Mayor Saleh said she was pleased with the passage of the crime tax and that she looks forward
to the good things that will happen as a result. Mayor Saleh stated she felt that this area of
Northeast Tarrant County will be well represented on the Texas Municipal League because Jerry
Dunn, Mayor of Benbrook, has just been elected TML President.
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Former City Council Member Peter Staks addressed the Council and said that after having been
out of the community for quite some time, it was a pleasure to return to Euless and see the many
exciting projects taking place. Mr. Staks congratulated Katie Edwards and also Glenn Walker and
Carl Tyson who both were elected after Mr. Staks left his position on the Council.
Mayor Saleh asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak. Mr. Barkat Ali congratulated
Katie Edwards and welcomed her as a City Council Member.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker congratulated Mayor Saleh who will serve as Chairperson of the Tarrant
County Mayor's Counci beginning December 1, 1995.
ITEM NO. 20: ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Susan Crim, MC, City Secretary Mary Lib S -h, Mayor
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