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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING �.. OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL August 12, 1997 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, August 12, 1997, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller and Council Members Bobby Baker, Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Glenn Walker, and Katie Edwards. 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 7:08 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Now Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Police Chief Gary McKamie, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Economic Development David Witcher, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Administrative Services Tom Cox, Captain Bob Freeman, Sergeant Mike Brown, Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Assistant to the City Secretary Shelly Bird, Parks Department Employee Jerry Poteet, Community Services Office Technician Anicia Brown, Police Reserve Officer Clyde Cullum. Visitors Aja Wiltshire, Carroll Scott, Citizens Police Academy Alumni Lou Baum and Geri Donworth, Public Policy Director for the AIDS Outreach Center Mike McKay, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens, and Lone Star Gas Company employee Roy Powers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Glenn Walker. INVOCATION Pastor H. H. Beverly, United Memorial Christian Church, gave the invocation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12. 1997 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST Facilities Maintenance Employee Lendell "L.T." Turner was not present, but is scheduled to attend the August 26, 1997 City Council Meeting to receive his plaque. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Saleh presented Police Sergeant Mike Brown with his 20 year service pin. Sergeant Brown introduced his wife, Anicia, and their daughter, Aja Wiltshire. Mayor Saleh then presented Parks Department Employee Jerry Poteet with is 5 year service pin. ITEM NO. 3 AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY BECKY ORANDER, AIDS OUTREACH CENTER Mike McKay, Public Policy Advocate for the AIDS Outreach Center, addressed the City Council about the number of Euless families directly impacted by HIV and AIDS, the services provided by AIDS Outreach Center and the support needed from the Mayor and City Council members. ITEM NO. 4 AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY EVELYN THOMAS,412 LIMESTONE Evelyn Thomas was not present. ITEM NO. 5 AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY JERRY TUBBS, 1307 DONLEY Euless resident Jerry Tubbs, 1307 Donley, requested the City Council approve an ordinance governing carport construction. CONSENT AGENDA Items number 8 through 10 were removed from the consent agenda for consideration as regular agenda items. Council Member Baker motioned to approve Items 6, 7, 11, 12 and 13 on the consent agenda as follows: ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-978 Approval of Resolution No. 97-978 approving plans and specifications for paving improvements to Westpark Way, approving the engineer's cost estimate, approving project for advertisement and bid, and approving the engineer's roll. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12. 1997 PAGE 3 ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-979 Approval of Resolution No. 97-979 approving plans and specifications for paving improvements to Highway 157 from SH 183 to SH 121, authorizing Texas Department of Transportation to bid the project and approving the engineer's cost estimate for the project. ITEM NO. 11 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-31 Award of Bid No. 97-31 to Office Depot Business Services Division, Grand Prairie, in the approximate amount of $40,000 for office supplies. The contract will be for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options. ITEM NO. 12 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-33 Award of Bid No. 97-33 to Western Asphalt Services, 312 Brown Street, Waxahachie, for slurry seal overlay at a unit price of$1.18/sq. yd. for approximately 20,000 square yards for a total price of $23,600. ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes of a Regular City Council Meeting of July 8, 1997 and a Special Called Meeting of August 1, 1997. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 REJECTION OF BID NO. 97-35 Council Member Baker motioned to reject all bids for the water and sanitary sewer improvements on Segment I of State Highway 157 between S.H. 183 and S.H. 121 and to direct the staff to rebid the project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12. 1997 PAGE 4 Council Member Walker seconded the motioned. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 REJECTION OF BID NO. 97-36 Council Member Baker motioned to reject all bids for the water and sanitary sewer improvements on Segment II of State Highway 157 between S.H. 183 and S.H. 121 and to direct the staff to rebid the project. City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer stated that he felt the City would receive more bids if they re-bid the project, because the deadline for having the work completed has been extended. Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated that he was not sure a better price would be attained if we rebid the project. Mr. Kruckemeyer agreed that there is no guarantee that the bids will be lower. Council Member Walker seconded the motioned. N,,,, Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Abstentions: Mayor Pro Tern Miller Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO GRANT TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN METER STATION ACCESS ROADS AND DONATE EASEMENTS FOR SAID ROADS Council Member Hogg motioned to grant a permit to the Trinity River Authority to construct, operate and maintain an access road to an existing meter station within the City of Euless and to donate an easement to provide access to the metering station at a location south of Mosier Valley Road. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12. 1997 PAGE 5 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. The request to construct, operate and maintain a meter station access road and to donate an easement on the bank of Sulphur Branch at Pipeline Road was not approved. ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE - #97-27 - VILLA WEST ADDITION Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:39 p.m. for a request of Concord Summit, Ltd., for the zoning change form R-5 (Multi-Family Dwelling District) and C-2 (Community Business District) to PD (Planned Development) with SUP (Specific Use Permit) for apartments at 1001 Villa Drive. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents or opponents to the zoning change. There were none. Mayor Saleh stated that the public hearing would be continued to the August 26, 1997 regular City Council meeting. ITEM NO. 15 TABLE OF ZONING CASE #97-27 Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned that Zoning Case #97-27, a request of Concord Summit, Ltd., for a zoning change from R-5 (Multi-Family Dwelling District) and C-2 (Community Business District) to PD (Planned Development) with SUP (Specific Use Permit) for apartments at 1001 Villa Drive be tabled to the August 26, 1997 City Council meeting. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12. 1997 PAGE 6 ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT -#97-28 -VILLA WEST ADDITION Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:41 p.m.for a request of Concord Summit, Ltd., for a Specific Use Permit for apartments out of the A. J. Huitt Survey, A-684, located at 1001 Villa Drive. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents or opponents for the public hearing. There were none. Mayor Saleh stated that the public hearing would be continued to the August 26, 1997 regular City Council meeting. ITEM NO. 17 TABLE OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #97-28 Council Member Walker motioned to table Specific Use Permit #97-28, a request of Concord Summit, Ltd., for apartments out of the A. J. Huitt Survey, A-684, located at 1001 Villa Drive to the August 26, 1997 City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1237 Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1237, amending Chapter 30, "Fees" and Chapter 86, "Utilities" with the following change in wording: Section V - Delete "membership requirements" from the last sentence. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None r.. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1997 PAGE 7 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Mayor Saleh requested Director of Community Services Rick Herold to write the Mosier Valley Association and Fort Worth City Council Member Eugene McCray and advise them that the Euless City Council has approved the use of recreational facilities for the Mosier Valley residents at the same fees as Euless citizens. ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 26, 1997 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the date of August 26, 1997 for a public hearing on Fiscal Year 1997-1998 operating and capital budget to allow interested citizens the opportunity to express their opinions. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Now Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EULESS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET PROPOSED FOR FY 1997-98 Mayor Saleh opened a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. for the Crime Control and Prevention District proposed fiscal year 1997-1998 budget. Police Chief Gary McKamie presented the fiscal year 1997-1998 Crime Control and Prevention District budget to the City Council members and citizens. Chief McKamie said the anticipated $800,000 budget would fund 3 officers and an assistant chief, a cadet program, crime scene equipment, radio system maintenance, CRIMES computer lease, K-9 program, First Offender counseling, in-car videos, radio system payments, and some funding for a new police facility. Chief McKamie stated that there is $196,000 for additional officers and equipment contingent on the mall development. Chief McKamie said the funding for this budget is derived from the 1/4 cent sales tax that the citizens voted for in November, 1995. Council Member Baker asked Chief McKamie if the money funded this year for radio payments is the second payment of five payments. Chief McKamie stated that was correct. There being no other proponents and no opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1997 PAGE 8 ITEM NO. 21 APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District budget for fiscal year 1997-1998 as presented. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 22 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to reappoint Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Council Member Katie Edwards and citizens Barney Snitz and Lou Baum to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board for two year terms, to expire on September 1, 1999. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 23 REPORTS Mayor Saleh recognized Mike Utzman who requested to address the City Council. Mr. Utzman, 409 Sunset Drive, Euless, commended the City for the great job with the Texas Star Complex including the improvements to Pipeline Road leading to the complex. Mr. Utzman expressed his concern about the condition of Pipeline Road from S.H. 157 to American Boulevard and requested that the City of Euless try to come to some agreement with the City of Fort Worth to improve that segment of Pipeline Road. Mayor Saleh thanked Mr. Utzman and stated that they would have the staff check into this with the City of Fort Worth. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1997 PAGE 9 Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated that he has noticed the new housing addition, in Fort Worth on Pipeline Road, and the fencing around it is wood fence with brick columns. Mr. Miller suggested that maybe future negotiations could include asking the City of Fort Worth to consider requiring brick fencing on new housing additions in that area. Mayor Saleh recognized Charles Cinqueman, 2803 Baze Road, who had requested to address the City Council. He expressed his concerns about the condition of the Baze Road surface, and the lack of sidewalks and drainage on Baze Road. Mayor Saleh commented that several years ago the City had planned to widen Baze Road and put sidewalks in, but the residents in that area requested this not be done for fear it would become a main thoroughfare from Grapevine. Mayor Saleh stated that the City would look into this again in the future. City Manager Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig reported that the Collegiate Players Tournament National Championship took place this week at the Golf Course at Texas Star. Mr. Hennig reminded everyone of the play, "Anything Goes", on stage this week-end at the Bear Creek Amphitheater. Mr. Hennig stated that he and City Manager Tom Hart felt that the budget retreat this year was very positive and constructive and that it is always nice when the City Council is able to lower the ad valorem tax rate. Mr. Hennig stated that additional information will be presented to the City Council at the August 26 precouncil meeting on the widening of Main Street. Mr. Hennig introduced Roy Powers from Lone Star Gas Company stating that Mr. Powers would be retiring after 37 years with that company and wished Mr. Powers the best in his retirement. Mr. Hennig recognized Director of Finance Diana Ortiz and commented that this is her last meeting because she is going to work for the City of Denton. He wished her the best with her new position and said that Ms. Ortiz has done a great job for the City of Euless. City Attorney Nothing to report. Staff No staff reports. City Council Council Member Edwards congratulated Sergeant Brown and Jerry Poteet on receiving their service pins. Ms. Edwards thanked everyone who participated in the budget retreat and said she learned a great deal. Ms. Edwards thanked Diana Ortiz for all her hard work and stated she will be missed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12. 1997 PAGE 10 Council Member Walker congratulated the employees who were recognized earlier in the evening and commended Roy Powers on the good work he has accomplished during his employment with Lone Star Gas and wished him well. Mayor Pro Tern Miller congratulated the employees recognized at the meeting and extended his appreciation to the citizens who addressed the City Council this evening. Mr. Miller stated the budget retreat was great and reported the Athletic Complex is progressing nicely. Council Member Baker congratulated the employees recognized at the meeting and stated it is good to see citizens come forward and give their opinions. Mr. Baker commented on the Raven's Grill restaurant at the Clubhouse having wonderful food and a great view. Mr. Baker said that he had lunch at the restaurant recently and had the opportunity to speak with Ben Parker, a partner with Ben Hogan, and Tommy Armour, pointing out that some very elite people are coming to the course. Council Member Hogg said that he is hearing good comments about the golf course and one participant in the tournament this week said she was treated so well she wouldn't mind moving to the City. Mr. Hogg said that his neighborhood had a tremendous turnout for National Night Out. Council Member Tyson congratulated the employees recognized at the meeting and thanked Mr. Hart and his staff on the amount of time they put into the budget. He commented that the budget retreat was very successful and extended many thanks to Diana Ortiz. Mr. Tyson thanked Mayor Saleh for her participation in helping to raise the money for the sculpture at the Library, adding that the dedication for the sculpture was a great success. Mayor Saleh reported that the sculpture at the library is beautiful. Mayor Saleh asked Mr. Powers if he wished to say a few words. Mr. Powers stated that he appreciated the opportunity to serve the cities in the area and said he had made many friends. Mayor Saleh said the budget retreat was great and that the Council Members put together goals they would like to see completed the next year. Mayor Saleh said that the National Night Out in her neighborhood was successful and that there were about 20 neighborhoods in the City that participated in National Night Out this year. ITEM NO. 24 ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1997 PAGE 11 APPROVED: th� Mary Lilo Saleh Mayor ATTEST • _ _� Susan Crim, C C AAE City Secretary Nair