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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING *,,,, OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 11, 1998 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 11, 1998, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included, Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Miller and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Bobby Baker, Glenn Walker, and Katie Edwards. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:08 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Police Chief Gary McKamie, 'vow Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Director of Economic Development David Witcher, Director of Finance Loretta Getchell, Police Captain Bob Freeman, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Support Services Tom Cox, Data Processing Manager Danny McLain, Softball World Pro Shop Manager Richard Hill, Public Works Field Tech II Herbie Joseph, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, Senior Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Bill & Boyce Byers, Diane Smith, Carroll Scott, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Keith Eggers, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 August 11, 1998 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY Director of Community Services Rick Herold introduced Pro Shop Manager Richard Hill for Softball World at Texas Star and Mayor Saleh presented him with a gift certificate as Employee of the Month for July. Mr. Hill had the plaque during the month of July. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST Director of Public Works Randy Byers introduced Public Works Field Tech II Herbie Joseph and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque as Employee of the Month for August. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Saleh presented Bill and Boyce Byers a Certificate of Appreciation as owners of the last old-fashioned and locally-owned lumber company, Euless Lumber Corporation. Each member of the Council expressed their thoughts and congratulations to the Byers. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-999 ORDERING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF EULESS ON r.. OCTOBER 3, 1998 Council Member Tyson noted that the ballot wording did not mention the streets to be improved and requested that the motion include Harwood, North Main and W. Pipeline Road. He also stated his concern regarding the bonds maturing over 40 years. City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that the wording is typical and 40 years is the maximum time allowed by state law. He noted the city has historically sold their bonds for a shorter period of time. Council Member Walker motioned to approve Resolution No. 98-999 ordering a bond election to be held on October 3, 1998, with Section 2 amended to read: "The issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $13,500,000 for street improvements to include Main Street, Harwood Road and West Pipeline Road." Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 August 11, 1998 �... Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-17 Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Bid No. 98-17 for the city hall complex irrigation system to Whitmore and Sons, P. O. Box 210203, Bedford, Texas, 76095, in the amount of $36,300.00, subject to the required bid and maintenance bonds. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 98-01-SP - 2301 W. AIRPORT FREEWAY - WESTPARK CENTRAL ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 RA Nosy Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated Whataburger is implementing a new design. The building will be 100% masonry, will exceed the landscaping requirements, and will be the first development in the city that will be required to conform to the new lighting standards. Mr. Michael Hertz, construction manager for Whataburger, Inc., stated they are planning to open the new Whataburger the first week of October. Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Site Plan No. 98-01-SP, request of Richard Espinosa, on behalf of Whataburger, for the replacement of an existing restaurant with an updated version on Lot 1 RA, Block 1, Westpark Central Addition, 2301 W. Airport Freeway. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 August 11, 1998 ITEM NO. 7 SET DATE FOR FY '98-99 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Council Member Hogg motioned to set the public hearing date for Tuesday, August 25, 1998, to allow citizens the opportunity to express their opinions concerning items of expenditure, giving their reasons for wishing to increase or decrease any items of expense. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON FY '98-99 TAX RATE Council Member Edwards motioned to set the public hearing date for Tuesday, August 25, 1998, to allow interested citizens the opportunity to express their opinions concerning the ad valorem tax rate of FY '98-99. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EULESS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET PROPOSED FOR FY '98-99 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. regarding the Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget proposed for FY '98-99. Police Captain Bob Freeman reviewed the proposed Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY '98-99 and stated that four officers and the cadet program is proposed at $252,604, the crime prevention program would be $15,000, continued computer and radio maintenance is budgeted at $48,529, general training at $10,000, instruments and apparatus is budgeted at $36,000 for the first half of the total cost of a fingerprint system for the jail, debt service on the new faciity at $258,904, and the mall contingency at $496,000. He noted that the $157,734 for the radio system is the annual payment due on a 5-year purchase pay-out. He stated the amount budgeted for mall contingency would City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 August 11, 1998 be used for debt retirement of the new facility if the mall does not become a Ni reality. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE EULESS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FY '98-99 Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the proposed budget for the Euless Crime Control and Prevention District FY'98-99. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 APPOINTMENTS TO THE EULESS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the reappointment of Ron Shields, Council Member Carl Tyson, and Council Member Glenn Walker to the Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Board for two-year terms to expire September 1, 2000. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 23, 1998, and the City Council Special Called Meeting of July 31, 1998. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. r.. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 August 11, 1998 Ayes: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT Deputy City Manager Hennig stated that he is looking forward to the new Whataburger. He noted that Mayor Saleh was selected as one of the ten most influential women in Tarrant County by The Business Press. He stated the pilot group using the intranet had a meeting and that information; i.e., calendar, status report, etc., is going to be entered on an immediate basis. He noted that Council Members Hogg, Tyson, Walker and Edwards are serving in the pilot group. Mr. Hennig gave an update on the 121 Gateway Zoning District stating that Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass has had contact with Mr. Hinckley regarding his concerns and Mr. Smith and Ms. Lowrie want to be included in the zoning change. Mr. Baze will meet with staff tomorrow. The August 25th Council meeting is the target date for consideration of the ordinance. Mr. Hennig thanked Finance Director Loretta Getchell and Data Processing Manager Danny McLain on their work regarding the new financial system. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Tyson congratulated the employees of the month for July and August. He also congratulated City Manager Hart and the staff on the budget. He noted the tax rate will remain the same. He also congratulated Director of Finance Loretta Getchell on the financial system. Council Member Hogg congratulated the employees of the month for July and August. He stated he was glad to honor Bill and Boyce Byers. He thanked Director of Public Works Randy Byers and his crew for their help with the problem he had at his home Saturday. Council Member Baker also congratulated the employees of the month for July and August. He stated that Bill and Boyce Byers were like family. He noted the budget retreat was good and that the council and staff worked well together. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 August 11, 1998 Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated he was glad to honor Bill and Boyce Byers and that he loved them both. He stated that this budget retreat was the best he has attended. He encouraged citizens to look at the budget. He mentioned attending the softball tournament at Softball World and said he heard many complimentary remarks by the participants. Council Member Walker stated he agreed with comments regarding the budget retreat. He noted that the council and staff are working well together. Council Member Edwards stated that Finance Director Loretta Getchell and the city staff did a great job on the budget. She noted that Bill & Boyce Byers are a great couple. Mayor Saleh stated that if Council Member Tyson believed that the new financial system and the budget are good, she definitely agreed. She stated she hoped the citizens see the Sound of Music produced by Parks and Leisure Services. She mentioned that the city is also hosting the Collegiate Players Tournament at Texas Star. She noted that Softball World will host the Dixie World Softball Championship next year. ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib Sap-h, Mayor ATTEST: ■ Susan Crim, MC/AAE, City Secretary