HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 9, 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, September 9, 1997, in the Administration Building Conference
Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Charlie 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.
The meeting was convened into closed session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss land acquisition
and personnel as authorized by Section 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 7:09 p.m.
for consideration of scheduled items.
Staff Members Present
__ City Manager Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob
McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Police Chief Gary McKamie, Director of Economic
Development David Witcher, Director of Support Services Tom Cox, Director of Planning
and Development Bo Bass, City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer, Fire Chief Lee Koontz,
Police Lieutenant Bob Freeman, Development Services Manager Kevin Mercer,
Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Fleet&Facilities Superintendent Kyle McAdams,
Personnel Manager Ruth Alley, Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander, Accountant
II Vicki Smith, Benefits and Insurance Manager Tammy Money, Media and Public
Relations Coordinator Jenny Kratz, Assistant to the City Secretary Shelly Bird, Police
Reserve Officer Clyde Cullum, Facilities Maintenance employee Lendell "L.T." Turner,
Court Clerk Roslyn Moore, Court Clerk Linda Minor, Court Clerk Peiu Piutau, and
Insurance Technician Zella Stierwalt.
Visitors
Carroll Scott, Attorneys John Lynch and Jon McCormick, Concord House Apartment
Manager Lloyd Bryant, Charles Tharp, Sandra Piutau, Julie and Andrea Turner, Brianna
Moore, Boy Scout Adam Miller, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens, Mary
Clark, Christin Mullens, and Mrs. Austin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Adam Miller.
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INVOCATION
Mayor Saleh gave the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Facilities Maintenance employee
Lendell "L.T." Turner for receiving employee of the month for August, 1997. L.T.
introduced his wife Julie and his daughter Andrea.
ITEM NO. 2 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Municipal Court Clerk Roslyn
Moore for receiving employee of the month for September, 1997. Ms. Moore introduced
her daughter Brianna.
ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AND FINAL READING OF
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #97-28 - VILLA WEST ADDITION
Council Member Baker motioned for approval of the second and final reading of Specific
Use Permit No. 97-28, a request of Concord Summit, Ltd., for a Specific Use Permit for
apartments out of the A. J. Huitt Survey, A-684, located at 311 S. Industrial Boulevard
with amendments that were approved at the August 26, 1997 City Council meeting as well
as additional amendments presented at the September 9, 1997 City Council meeting as
follows: three page document titled "Amendment to 'Development Standards for SUP'
Section" to be attached to Specific Use Permit with an additional change on page three
to state that the removal of the gates on Park Drive is to be conditioned upon the
extension of the seven foot chain link fence to separate Concord House property from the
Concord Terrace property; and further that the City's staff will have the option of directing
the relocation of the wrought iron fence on Park Drive to the east side thereof and the
entrance gate to Park Drive (adjacent to the southernmost property line)or if safety issues
cannot be resolved, then open the fences and gate on Park Drive; and extend the seven
foot chain link fence as above provided; and further that the owner will furnish a copy of
the construction draws to the City of Euless and make the property available for
inspection and the independent review of the construction draw of the third party be
furnished to the City of Euless if available to the property owner.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson,
Baker, and Edwards
Nays: Council Members Hogg and Walker
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
Restoration Church representative Ken Harp was present in the audience for any
questions.
Council Member Hogg motioned for approval of a temporary use permit to Restoration
Church, 1350 W. Euless Boulevard, to be used September 13, 1997, from 1:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. for a charitable event that will have live music and other entertainment, an art
show, plus food and beverage sales.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
`.. ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 97-98 CITY OF EULESS OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGET
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. concerning the FY 97-98 City of
Euless operating and capital budget.
Accountant Vicki Smith presented the FY 97-98 operating and capital budget and
described the revenue sources and expenditure sources for the general fund, the water
and sewer fund as well as the various enterprise funds.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents or opponents for the public hearing. There being
none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1242
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1242 adopting the official operating and capital budget for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 1997 and ending September 30, 1998, and amending the budget for fiscal
year beginning October 1, 1996 and ending September 30, 1997.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
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N." Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Manager Tom Hart commended Vicki Smith and the Finance Department staff for the
great job they did in preparing the budget.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1241
Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1241 adopting the 1997 tax roll.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
;` Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1240
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1240 adopting the 1997 tax rate as follows:
(a) For the General Fund levied on $100 valuation
$0.360855
(b) For the Interest and Sinking Fund levied on the $100 valuation
$0.163899
Total Levy $0.524754
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 RATIFICATION OF EXTENDING THE CITY'S DEPOSITORY
AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK BANK - MID CITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve the City's Depository Agreement with
Landmark Bank - Mid Cities for a period of one year, ending September 30, 1998.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1254
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1254 amending Ordinance No. 1187, amending Chapter 30 "Fees", Section 30.41,
"Drainage Charges" of the Code of Ordinances.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 97-980
Council Member Hogg motioned to table indefinitely Resolution No. 97-980 authorizing
the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement for participation in Fort Worth's
Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program at a cost of $75
per participant.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-32
Council Member Baker motioned to award Bid No. 97-32 for trees at The Parks at Texas
Star, to Jenco Wholesale Nursery, Dallas, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed
$37,580.00.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-34
*1•8.. Council Member Walker motioned to award Bid No. 97-34 to Payton-Wright Ford,
Grapevine, Texas, in the amount of $16,972.00 for the purchase of one mid-size
administration sedan for the Police Department.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the minutes of the August 26, 1997 regular
City Council Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, and Edwards
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Nays: Council Member Walker
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Tom Hart reported that the Highway 157 project has been delayed 30 days
while the Highway Department works with the City of Bedford to relocate their utilities.
City Attorney
City Attorney Bob McFarland reported that the City of Euless has been dropped as
defendants from a lawsuit regarding low income housing.
Staff
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass reported that on September 16, 1997 the
Planning and Zoning Commission will be hearing nine zoning cases that represent Zone
1 of the rezoning project. Mr. Bass explained that the City is divided into eight zones and
r.. this area is the extreme southwest portion. Mr. Bass stated that all citizens who
responded to notices of the zoning case have been positive about the change. Mr. Bass
reminded the Council about the recently approved adjustment ordinance that allows a 230
day deferment on plats, plans, etc. He stated that this rezoning effort will bring the City's
zoning into agreement with the Comprehensive Land Development Plan.
City Council
Council Member Katie Edwards congratulated L. T. Turner and Roslyn Moore on being
selected employees of the month.
Council Member Glenn Walker commended Rick Herold on obtaining funding from the
Fort Worth Star Telegram for score boards at The Parks at Texas Star. Mr. Walker
thanked Director of Support Services Tom Cox for the installation of the three new flag
poles on the City Hall campus. Mr. Walker congratulated L. T. Turner and Roslyn Moore
on being selected as employees of the month.
Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Miller reported that there was a very good turnout for the grand
opening at the Conference Centre at Texas Star and that Mayor Saleh did a nice job as
master of ceremonies at the opening.
Council Member Bobby Baker stated that he felt good about the Council's action in
,,r approving the Concord Summit, Ltd., request and that he hoped the City has other
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°"" opportunities to improve older properties in the future.
Council Member Tyson congratulated L. T. Turner and Roslyn Moore on being selected
employees of the month. Councilman Tyson stated he believed that if the City would look
at their current guidelines for apartment complexes and implement requirements that they
be re-evaluated after a period of years, the City would be able to better control the
deterioration of apartments in the future.
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh reported that she attended ribbon cuttings for City facilities during
the last week at the Conference Centre at Texas Star and the newly-remodeled Midway
Recreation Center and that the staff had done a fantastic job on the renovations at
Midway Recreation Center.
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens addressed the Council and requested
additional lighting be installed over the podium in the Council Chambers.
ITEM NO. 16 ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib aleh
Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Crim, ' MC E
City Secreta