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Home My WebLink About1996-01-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING `vow OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 9, 1996 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 1996, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker and Council Members Carl Tyson, Todd Smith, Charles Miller, Glenn Walker and Katie Edwards. 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; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Diana Ortiz, Director of Finance; Randy Byers, Director of Development and Public Works; Tom Cox, Director of Economic Development and Administrative Services;Tammy Money, Insurance/Risk Management Manager; Dan McLain, Information Services Manager; Janina Jewell, Accountant, Finance Department; Betty Yarbrough, Library Manager; Sheila Williams, Assistant Library Manager; Jenny Kratz, Municipal Relations Coordinator; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Cathy DiMaggio, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Geri Donworth, Community Advisory Board; Billy Owens, Planning and Zoning Commission; Frank Douglass, Street Naming Committee; Jack Hill, Zoning Board of Adjustment; Gene Jernigan; Margaret Jernigan; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Council Member Tyson gave the invocation. r.. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO GENE JERNIGAN, FORMER `,kaw- DISTRICT MANAGER WITH TU ELECTRIC Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Gene Jernigan, former HEB Area District Manager, TU Electric. Mr. Jernigan was recently promoted to Legislative Services Manager-Austin Public Affairs. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Miller moved to approve Items 2-5 on the Consent Agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 2: RENEWAL OF BID NO. 94-23 - RE-INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE Bid No. 94-23 for reinsurance for employee medical insurance was renewed with International Assurance of TN, Inc. through December 1996. ITEM NO. 3: RENEWAL OF BID NO. 94-23 - PRE-CERTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE Bid No. 94-23 for pre-certification for medical insurance was renewed with Health Utilization Management, Inc. through December 1996. ITEM NO. 4: RENEWAL OF BID NO. 94-23- PPO NETWORK FOR MEDICAL CLAIMS Bid No. 94-23 for PPO Network for medical claims was renewed with Medical Control through December 1996. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 1995 REGULAR MEETING The Minutes of the December 12, 1995 Regular Meeting were approved as presented. 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. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 95-27-SUP Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to hear public input on a request from Peter Kavanagh for Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc. for a specific use permit for a cellular telephone antenna and equipment building within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district on the north side of S. Pipeline Road and west of Raider Drive. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 PAGE 3 Randy Byers, Director of Development, noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit at their December 5, 1995 meeting. Mr. Peter Kavanagh, representing Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc., gave an overview of existing antennas in the area and indicated the need for an antenna for cellular phones in the general area of S. Pipeline and Raider Drive. Mr. Kavanagh explained that when locating a site for antennas, there are three criteria: 1) it must work with other antennas located at other sites; 2) should be located on property that is as most appropriately zoned as possible--preferably industrial areas and out of residential areas; 3) the property owner must be willing to lease a very small piece of property for a very long time. Mr. Kavanagh stated that this site meets the criteria very well. Mr. Frank Douglass, 502 Martin Lane, Euless, addressed Council and suggested that the Council make a provision for use of the tower for city purposes at no charge. Mayor Saleh asked if there were any opponents who wished to speak, and hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. ITEM NO . 7: APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 95-27-SUP Discussion took place on the availability of the tower to be used by the city. Mr. Kavanagh replied that he did not foresee a problem with the city using the antenna if it was determined feasible. Council Member Miller asked that the motion include some provision for removing the antenna if it were to be abandoned. Council Member Miller moved to approve a request from Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc. for Specific Use Permit 95-27-SUP for a cellular telephone antenna and equipment building with a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district on the north side of South Pipeline Road and west of Raider Drive, with the stipulation that if the tower becomes obsolete and is abandoned it is to be removed within six months, and contingent upon the availability of the tower to the city at no cost if determined feasible from an engineering standpoint. Council Member Tyson 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. Council Member Miller requested that staff, Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission readdress the topic of antennas within the Code of Ordinances. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN 95-28-SP - PORTION OF BLOCK C, INTERNATIONAUREGIONAL COMPLEX Randy Byers, Director of Development, explained that the request for approval of Site Plan 95-28- 'r. SP, for the construction of a fuel service facility within an 1-2 zoning district on the west side of COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 PAGE 4 Royal Parkway and south of W. Euless Boulevard, had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to compliance with the landscape ordinance and that the storage area in the back be at least crushed stone. Mr. Randy Stewart, 4701 Martin Street, Fort Worth, Texas, R&T Sales, Inc., stated that the facility would supply parts to service stations and would not have fuel on the premises. Mr. Stewart said that R&T Sales, is relocating from its Dallas location so that they will be more centrally located between Fort Worth and Dallas. Mr. Stewart stated that he is aware of the need to comply with the city's landscaping requirements and would do whatever is necessary to do so. Council Member Miller asked for clarification of the parking and storage areas. Mr. Stewart replied that the driveway is concrete and the back storage area will be crushed stone. Council Member Walker moved to approve Site Plan 95-26-SP requested by Randy Stewart, R & T Sales, Inc., for the construction of a fuel service facility within an 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district located on the west side of Royal Parkway and south of W. Euless Boulevard, subject to staff approval of the landscape plan and the rear yard storage area being at least crushed stone, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards; Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None r.. Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1199 Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1199, increasing the rates for water and sewer service outside corporate limits and providing for water and sewer service rates for municipally owned property of a minimum of 50 acres. Council Member Smith 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. ITEM NO. 10: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-929 Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 96-929, approving the map designating the location and boundaries of drug-free and weapon-free zones within the City of Euless, and directing the City Engineer to file a certified copy of the map with the Tarrant County Clerk. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 PAGE 5 Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion. `r. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards; Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. (Drug-Free Zones were established in the City of Euless by Resolution No. 93-820 on August 10, 1993.) ITEM NO. 11: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM Council Member Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Gaylord Information Systems for the purchase of a Library Automation System at a cost of $169,231. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller, Walker and Edwards; Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Naar Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: REPORTS a) City Manager City Manager Tom Hart reported that Pecan Street had been closed January 5, with few problems resulting. Mr. Hart also commented that sales tax revenues received in January (1st Quarter) were up 19% from one year ago. b) City Attorney City Attorney Bob McFarland updated Council on the Brodsky-Olperton park land donation. Mr. McFarland said that documents to execute the donation have gone out to partners in Pakistan and England. Mr. McFarland will follow up on those documents. Mr. McFarland will be sending a draft of a proposed settlement on the Dickey Apartments to Mr. Clinkenbeard. Mr. McFarland replied that he may have further information soon on charges on environmental inspections that came back in excess of estimated figures. �.. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 PAGE 6 Mr. McFarland has met with Comptroller's Office officials regarding the HEB ISD School Board .. request for an Attorney General opinion on the Tax Increment Finance issue, and anticipates a response within the week. c) Staff Mr. Hart reminded everyone of the Quarter Cent Sales Tax Election to reduce the property tax rate to be held January 20 and encouraged citizens to vote. Mayor Saleh added that City Secretary Susan Crim had reported there was a large turnout for early voting at this point, approximately 3 times the number who voted early in the May 1995 election. There was no staff report scheduled. d) City Council Council Member Tyson urged citizens to vote in the January 20 election. Council Member Smith urged support of the ballot initiative since it would be revenue-neutral for the city, but a good share of the money would be coming from non-resident shoppers. Council Member Miller attended the groundbreaking for the Ismali Conference in Carrollton and was impressed by the positive comments made about the City of Euless. Mr. Miller was pleased that construction had begun on the athletic complex. City Manager Tom Hart added that the city should hear within the next few days about the grant application for the complex. Council Member Edwards wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Saleh reported that the golf course architect selection committee had met again and had chosen Corgan Architects from Fort Worth to design the clubhouse. Mayor Pro Tern Baker introduced 011ie Parker, a life-time resident of Mosier Valley. Mayor Saleh asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council. Mr. Frank Douglass, 502 Martin Lane, asked if the city had plans to build sidewalks along Highway 10. Randy Byers, Director of Development replied that sidewalks would be built in front of the mini- warehouses from the RaceTrac to Eden Century 21 and in front of the new B&B Wrecker facility. Mr. Douglass replied that sidewalks are badly needed along Highway 10, especially on the south side from Main Street to the east, for the safety of the many people who walk there. Mr. Barkat Ali thanked Council Members Edwards and Miller for attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building being built by the lsmali Council in Carrollton. City Manager Torn Hart added that Mayor Saleh had been selected to serve on a National League of Cities committee and will serve as Vice-Chairperson of one of the Texas Municipal League policy committees. ITEM NO. 13: ADJOURN �.. Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 PAGE 7 *too. APPROVED: L-A/ Aiu(ja_161/L- Mary Lib/ aleh, Mayor ATTEST: c Susan Crim, •) C, City Secretary wpwi n\m in utes\1-9-96.min Nrr