HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 1996
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, December 12, 1996, in the Administration Building Conference
Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker and
Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charles Miller, Glenn Walker, and Katie
Edwards. A closed session was held to discuss land acquisition as authorized by
Sections 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Precouncil discussion was held on
agenda items and other scheduled items.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m.
for consideration of scheduled items.
Staff Members Present
ti.. Joe Hennig, Assistant City Manager; Bob McFarland, City Attorney; Susan Crim, City
Secretary; Tom Cox, Director of Support Services; Bo Bass, Director of Development;
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Diana Ortiz, Director of Finance; Lee Koontz, Fire
Chief; Randy Byers, Public Works Director; Gary McKamie, Police Chief; Mike Brown,
Police Sergeant; Anicia Wiltshire, Recreation Secretary; Scott Campbell, Administrative
Assistant; Jenny Kratz, Municipal Relations Coordinator; Shelly Bird, Assistant to the City
Secretary; Vicki Smith, Accountant II; Rick Clark, Fire Department, Doug Tyson, Fire
Department; Clif Bailey, Police Reserve Officer; Tommy Rush, Fire Department; Wayne
Britt, Fire Department; Ruth Alley, Personnel Manager; Betty Yarbrough, Library
Manager;Sheila Williams,Assistant Library Manager; Meredith McMannis,Youth Services
Librarian.
Visitors
Della Ferris, Planning and Zoning Commissioners Keith Eggers and Billy Owens,
Crime Control and Prevention Board Member Barney Snitz, Carrol Scott, Library Board
Member Alice Ernest, Greg Leark, Lauren Cribb, Shreeti Thobhani, Stephen Crowe,
Felipe De La Mora, Sylia De La Mora, Michael Ward, Monica Settler, Monica White,
Carrie Daigh, Marie Sindelar.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
lor Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Parks and Recreation Secretary Anicia Wiltshire sang "Oh Holy Night" for the
invocation.
ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
DECEMBER
Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Anicia Wiltshire for Employee of
the Month for December. Anicia introduced her daughter Aja.
ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Mayor Saleh presented 15 year service pins to the following employees:
Meredith McMannis, Librarian - 11/30/81
Mike Christenson, Driver Engineer/Paramedic - 12/15/81
Doug Tyson, Driver Engineer - 12/15/81
Rick Clark, Fire Lieutenant - 12/15/81
Tommy Rush, Driver Engineer/Paramedic - 12/15/81
Raydeane Ambrose, Water Department Manager, and Kipper Smith, Driver
Engineer/Paramedic, were not present to receive their service pins.
ITEM NO. 3: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 96-31-SUP
Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to hear input on a request from Felipe
De La Mora for a used car lot located at 840 S. Industrial Boulevard.
Bo Bass, Director of Development, gave a brief overview of the proposed zoning and the
planned car lot and reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had
recommended denial of the Specific Use Permit.
Felipe De La Mora introduced himself as a proponent for the specific use permit. He
discussed his business saying that his customers have requested auto sales from him.
Mrs. Sylia De La Mora introduced herself and stated that she and her husband have
complied with all the requirements for their auto repair shop and have made landscaping
improvements to the property since they purchased it. She also stated that they hoped
to further improve the area surrounding their auto repair shop with the addition of the
used car lot. The improvements would be things such as additional lighting and
landscaping and that the vehicles they would sell would be in presentable, working
•., condition.
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There being no further proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 7:26 p.m.
ITEM NO. 4: DENIAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 96-31-SUP
City Attorney Bob McFarland explained that because this application for a specific use
permit was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission, under State Law and the
City's Ordinances, to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission will require a 3/4 vote
of the City Council, which would be 6 favorable votes from the City Council.
Council Member Miller moved to deny the specific use permit. Mr. Miller stated that the
De La Mora's made a good presentation and their intentions are good, but he felt this was
an entrance/exit to our city and there is going to be widening of the road and future
planning consists of heavy commercial zoning in that area. Mr. Miller commented on the
possible restaurant development due to the Athletic Complex in that area.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Member Baker stated that he knew the proponent personally and
commented about Mr. De La Mora's good standard in running his business and feels he
would have done a good job with this location as a used car lot.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, and Mayor
Saleh
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Pro Tern Baker
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried to deny the specific use permit.
ITEM NO. 5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 96-21-ZC
Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:32 p.m. to hear input on a request from Bill
Pasteur, with Quadrangle Development Company, for a change in zoning on 5.43 acres
out of Tracts 1A, 2A, and 1B1, Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705 , from its present zoning of
L-1 District (Limited Industrial) to PD (Planned Development) for small lot single family
development (5.13 units per acre) generally located east of International Drive at
Sixpence Lane.
Bo Bass, Director of Development, gave a brief overview of the proposed zoning and the
planned development.
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David Hughes, P.E., Elliott & Hughes, 1001 West Euless Boulevard, and Bill Pasteur, of
Quadrangle Development Company, 1900 Trailwood Drive, Euless, spoke in favor of the
requested zoning. Mr. Pasteur discussed developments he has done in Euless and then
introduced Marvin Smith, owner of Custom Design Homes, stating they have worked
together for the last 17 years. Marvin Smith presented slides of homes they have recently
completed. He said the houses in the proposed subdivision will include sprinkler systems,
alarm systems,custom blinds,garage door openers, landscaping and alternate driveways
for better appearance. He said the market today is for gated communities with less yard
to maintain.
Council Member Miller asked Mr. Smith if the wall going down the street at the entrance
of the subdivision in the photograph was brick. Mr. Smith stated that it is actually
concrete that looks like brick.
Mr. Pasteur described the type of home they intend to build in the subdivision and stated
they have had difficulty with cul-de-sacs and medians because of the area required to
maneuver the large fire trucks. He stated they had planned landscaped islands for both
of the cul-de-sacs in the subdivision and antique street lights with multi globes, benches,
sprinklers, and trees. They have had to eliminate one of the islands entirely and will have
Now to reduce the other one. Mr. Pasteur said that although the City of Euless has a cul-de-
sac demand of 100 feet in diameter, one that size is very expensive to build, because it
is made with 6 inches of Class A reinforced concrete and is not appealing aesthetically.
He stated that 80% of the cul-de-sacs in Euless have an 80 foot diameter.
Mr. Pasteur stated they would restrict the construction of two story houses in the
subdivision to 50% of the lots. He said two story houses are in high demand.
Mr. Hughes showed a diagram of the site plan and described the masonry screening
walls. He discussed the lot sizes and stated that the existing houses behind the
subdivision are on 70 foot lots and are generally 35-45 feet removed from the rear
property line. He stated on the proposed development the houses would be 30-35 feet
from the back property line also. Mr. Hughes then distributed a new drawing of the cul-
de-sacs to the Council Members and stated they had modified the cul-de-sacs further to
allow fire equipment.
Mayor Saleh called for any opponents.
Mike Galley, 406 Emerson, expressed his concerns with having two story homes built
behind the existing homes in the area.
There being no further proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 8:01 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1223
Council Member Hogg motioned for approval of Ordinance No. 1223 for a change in
zoning on 5.43 acres out of Tracts 1A, 2A, and 1B1, Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, from
its present zoning of L-1 District (Limited Industrial) to PD (Planned Development) for
small lot single family development (5.13 units per acre) generally located east of
International Drive at Sixpence Lane.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO . 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT No. 96-37-SUP
Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 8:03 p.m. to hear input on a request from Bill
Pasteur, with Quadrangle Development Company, for a Specific Use Permit for single
family homes in a Planned Development District having limited access and served by
private streets generally located east of International Drive at Sixpence Lane.
Bill Pasteur spoke in favor of the development, requesting the City Council approve the
specific use permit.
There being no further opponents or proponents Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 8:04 p.m.
ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 96-37-SUP
Mayor Pro Tern Baker asked Mr. Pasteur about the lot sizes. David Hughes, Elliott and
Hughes, said the lots exceed 5500 square feet with the exception of two. He stated the
lot dimensions go from the property line to the center of the street and that if you remove
the easement from the street, there would probably be a couple of lots that do not meet
the 5500 square feet requirement. He stated, as they understood the ordinance, 5500
square feet is to be the average size of lots in a subdivision.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker asked about the price range of the homes. Mr. Pasteur stated the
Nor homes will range in price from $130,000 - $150,000 and will be an average of 1,700
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`tu- square feet, with none of them being less than 1,600 square feet. Mr. Pasteur said the
builder will work to save as many trees as possible.
Council Member Edwards asked if the developer would consider restricting the lots on the
west side to one story homes. Mr. Hughes said he would not have a problem restricting
one or two lots around Mr. Galley's home to satisfy his needs, but he didn't feel it would
be fair to restrict more than that, because any of the people in the existing subdivision
could obtain a permit to remodel their homes and add a second story to their home.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker asked about how far the distance is from the back of the houses
to the back of the existing neighbors behind the subdivision. Mr. Hughes answered that
if you built a 60 foot depth house it would still leave you a 35 foot backyard. Mr. Hughes
added that he felt most of the homes would be more like 50 foot depth homes, giving a
40-45 foot backyard. Mr. Baker asked if there was a 35 foot backyard in the existing
homes behind this proposed subdivision. City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer answered that
they do have about 35 foot backyards and combined with 35-45 foot backyards in the
proposed subdivision, there would be a considerable distance between the homes. Mr.
Pasteur added that there are trees that break up the subdivisions. Mr. Baker then asked
if there were other street lights that are proposed for the subdivision. Mr. Pasteur
answered that there would be three of the larger street lights in the subdivision.
Council Member Miller asked if the street at the north side of the subdivision is going to
'— be extended. Development Director Bo Bass responded by saying that the road is
currently dedicated by previous owners, a section has been constructed at this point and
there are no plans to extend the road. Mr. Miller asked if the road was developed would
there be a different fencing requirement. Mr. Bass stated that there would be and added
that if the land south and east of this is zoned commercial it will require construction of
masonry walls.
Council Member Miller stated he would like to the see the brick fence on the north end
of the subdivision extended about 15 feet. Mr. Miller then asked Paul Kruckemeyer, City
Engineer, if the drainage problem has been resolved. Mr. Kruckemeyer answered that
he has had discussions with Mr. Pasteur and Dr. Van Riet and he feels that this has been
resolved.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker inquired about the street being the homeowners responsibility,
pointing out that there are only 28 lots to share the maintenance expense. Mr.
Kruckemeyer stated that he would suggest that it be inspected just like it was a city street
because of the city fire lane. Mr. Hughes stated they were agreeable to that and it is in
their plans.
Council Member Miller asked Mr. Pasteur if an escrow fund would be set up for street
maintenance. Mr. Pasteur stated that he could not answer that, but that it would fall to
the majority of the homeowners to decide. Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig asked Mr.
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``- Pasteur if they were setting up a required homeowners association. Mr. Pasteur stated
that they were but that the covenants have not been defined. Mr. Hennig asked if he had
an estimate of what the annual dues would be. Mr. Pasteur stated that he did not.
Council Member Miller asked if parameter fencing will be installed prior to the issuance
of building permits. Mr. Pasteur stated that they intended to build the parameter fencing
before they started building.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker asked if they were going to use the substitute drawing distributed
at tonight's Council meeting for the design of the cul-de-sacs. Mr. Pasteur stated that
yes, they are.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker motioned for approval of Specific Use Permit No. 96-37-SUP
requested by Bill Pasteur, with Quadrangle Development Company, for single family
homes in a Planned Development District having limited access and served by private
streets with the stipulations of:
1. The minimum square footage of all homes be 1600 square feet.
2. The masonry fence would wrap around the north corner of Lot 28 to the property
line.
Now 3. The parameter fencing be completed around the rest of the project before the
issuance of building permits.
4. The modified cul-de-sac design be used as presented at tonight's meeting.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tem Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9: PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EULESS REGARDING
MASONRY FACADE REQUIREMENTS
Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 8:28 p.m. to hear input for proposed
amendments to the Unified Development Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Euless regarding masonry facade requirements.
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r•• Bo Bass, Director of Planning & Development, reviewed the proposed amendments that
will require 90% masonry on all single family and multi-family residential structures and
100% masonry on all commercial and industrial structures.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:30
p.m.
ITEM NO. 10: APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1225
Council Member Edwards motioned for approval of the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1225 amending the Unified Development Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Euless, Texas to require 90% masonry on all single family and multi-family residential
structures and 100% masonry on all commercial and industrial structures.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1224
Council Member Walker motioned for approval of the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1224 increasing the maximum combined rates of the City's normal contributions and
prior service contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System, providing that the
combined rate does not exceed 15.50%
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-961
Council Member Edwards motioned for approval of Resolution No. 96-961 rescheduling
the regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 1997, to January 16, 1997, and the
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meeting of March 11, 1997, to March 13, 1997.
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-959
Council Member Tyson motioned for approval of Resolution No. 96-959 for the Euless
Public Library to join a consortium, Information for Citizens Network of Northeast Tarrant
County, joining school districts, libraries, and other public institutions to provide a shared
information infrastructure.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Library Manager Betty Yarbrough described the benefits the consortium will provide for
the citizens of Euless.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1315 ROYAL PARKWAY AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the purchase of property located at 1315
Royal Parkway and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the acquisition of the
property at a price not to exceed the amount of$525,000, with the contract being subject
to approval of the City Attorney.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
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v- Council Member Walker motioned to reconsider the previous motion in order to include
a legal description of the property.
Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tem Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Council Member Tyson then motioned to approve the purchase of 3.066 acres of
property, with improvements, located at 1315 Royal Parkway, being described as Lot 9,
Block C, InternationaVRegional Industrial Complex, and to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate the acquisition of the property at a price not to exceed the amount of$525,000,
with the contract being subject to approval of the City Attorney.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
Council Member Hogg motioned to acknowledge receipt of the annual investment report.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Council Member Tyson commented that Finance Director Diana Ortiz is doing a wonderful
job investing the City's money.
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF REVISION TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY
Accountant Vicki Smith stated that the City is required by law to have a written investment
policy and the paragraph that is being proposed to be added requires three competitive
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`�► bids from approved brokers on the City's broker/dealer list before making an investment
transaction. Ms. Smith stated that we have done this in the past and have always had
that requirement as part of our internal policy, but with the new legislation it is preferred
that it be written into the investment policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Baker motioned for approval of revision to the Investment Policy,
Diversification Section C., Page 6.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF EULESS AND THE CITY OF BEDFORD
Fire Chief Lee Koontz explained that this agreement is needed in order to purchase new
Nor cardiac monitors at a lower price than either city could obtain separately. He said the
agreement can also be used in the future for other joint purchases. The City of Bedford
has previously approved the agreement.
Council Member Walker motioned to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Bedford.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tem Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR CARDIAC
MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR/PACEMAKERS
Council Member Miller motioned to authorize the purchase 4 cardiac
monitor/defibrillator/pacemakers from Physio Control Corporation in the amount of
$33,597.06, cooperatively with the City of Bedford Fire Department.
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Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the minutes of the regular City Council
Meeting of November 26, 1996.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, Edwards, Miller, Mayor Pro
Tern Baker, and Mayor Saleh
Nays: none
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 20 REPORTS
a) City Manager
Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig reported that City Manager Tom Hart was
absent from the City Council meeting to attend a Boy Scout District meeting of
which Mr. Hart is the chairman. Mr. Hennig commended the many staff members
that were present in the council meeting stating that they are often in attendance
even when they do not have items on the agenda. Mr. Hennig reminded everyone
of the Parade of Lights to be held on Saturday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. beginning
at the Kroger grocery store, continuing down Main Street to Midway Drive and
ending at Trinity High School. Mr. Hennig stated that the City's cable television
franchise holder, TCI, had published rate increases without any notification to the
City. Mr. Hennig pointed out to Council Members that a Teen Court report was in
their mail the previous week as promised. He also commented that Pipeline Road
would be opening for traffic the following day and he thanked the Public Works
Department for doing an excellent job on that project.
b) City Attorney
Mr. McFarland said he had nothing to report that had not previously been reported
in the precouncil meeting.
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�- c) Staff
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass described the Community
Developmenet Block Grant (CDBG) program that is being proposed for approval
in 1997 and to be built in 1998. Mr. Bass stated that because the City of Euless
is under 50,000 population, it is not an entitlement City and therefore does not
receive money directly from the program. The City of Euless is a member of a
consortium of local cities in Tarrant County that make application for urban county
status funds. Tarrant County Commissioners Court delegates the authority of
distributing those monies to the Tarrant County Mayors Council. The Mayors
Council ranks the projects based on federal criteria as well as local criteria and
award monies to the individual cities. Mr. Bass stated that the City of Euless
received $140,000 last year which was all used for sewer rehabilitation and that
he has contacted the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works and sewer
projects are still in need of completion. Mr. Bass distributed a handout listing
other projects that could be considered for the CDBG money. Mayor Saleh added
that the Mayor's Council also rates sewer projects as a high priority. Mr. Bass
requested the Council study the list and on January 16 it will be discussed at the
precouncil meeting and a public hearing will be held on the proposed project. The
final decision will be voted on by the Council at the January 28, 1997, meeting.
d) City Council
Council Member Edwards congratulated Anicia Wiltshire on receiving Employee of
the Month for December and expressed appreciation to the employees who
received their employee service pins. Ms. Edwards wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Walker reported he attended the Texas Municipal League meeting
in Corpus Christi and that there were many good sessions and he learned a great
deal.
Council Member Miller also complimented the employees who were recognized
earlier in the meeting. Mr. Miller reported he represented the Mayor at a Tae
Kwon Do celebration and accepted an honorary black belt on her behalf. He
stated the young man who runs the Tae Kwon Do organization was really
appreciative of the City and the Leisure Services Department support of his
program. Mr. Miller commended the citizens who regularly attend the City Council
Meetings and wished everyone a Happy Christmas.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker reported he attended the Senior Citizens Thanksgiving lunch
at the Simmons Center and commended Diane Eggers for the job she has done
with the seniors at that facility.
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�•- Council Member Hogg reported he attended the National League of Cities
conference in San Antonio and said he and his wife, Jan, enjoyed it very much.
Council Member Tyson related that he attended the Senior Citizen Christmas
luncheon that day and commended Anicia Wiltshire on her singing for them as well
as at the Council Meeting tonight. Mr. Tyson said he thought the City staff was
one of the best anywhere, that they all had the City of Euless at heart, and he
thanked them for everything they had done the past year. Mr. Tyson commented
on attending the National League of Cities conference in San Antonio and said he
would like to share the information with the staff that he learned about the
Caverness Governance Method. Mr. Tyson wished everyone a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Mayor Saleh reported she also attended the Senior Citizens Christmas luncheon
and was happy to see the former pastor of the Methodist Church, Reverend Dan
Williams who was visiting the City. She said the Senior Citizen Christmas Dance
was also a success the previous Saturday night at the Midway Recreation Center.
There were 385 people in attendance, and the members of the Teen Court served
the refreshments to the Senior Citizens and enjoyed dancing with them also.
Mayor Saleh reminded everyone to shop in Euless for Christmas.
Mr. Ronny Shrank was in the audience and inquired about the fee that is charged by the
`oar City to shut off the water at the street. He said the regulation prohibits a plumber from
shutting it off but charges the citizen when the City has to come out and do it. Mayor
Saleh responded that the policy to have the city shut the water off is necessary because
of the damage done to the water meters when different persons are allowed to do it.
Director of Public Works Randy Byers told Mr. Shrank he would check on the charge that
was made and would contact him as soon as possible with a report.
ITEM NO. 21 ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Susan Cri , CMC/AAE p Mary Lib aleh
City Secre ary Mayor