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Home My WebLink About1999-01-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 1999 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 1999, in the Administration Building Downstairs Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Miller and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Glenn Walker, and Katie Edwards. Council Member Bobby Baker was absent. Closed session was held to discuss real property and personnel matters, as authorized by Sections 551.072 and 551.074 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 7:10 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present '"' City Manager Tom Hart, Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Police Chief Gary McKamie, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Director of Economic Development David Witcher, Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter, City Planner Carol Griffith, Library Manager Betty Yarbrough, Assistant Library Manager Sheila Williams, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Assistant Circulation Librarian Paula McLain, Youth Services Librarian Meredith McMannis, Police Sgt. Danny Neill, Police Investigator Chuck Skiles, Police Investigator Carl Swindell, Computer Services Specialist Shelly Bird, Administrative Secretary Diana Ryan, Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Ken and Brian Bird, Kay Godbey, Carroll Scott, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop 1535 led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Rev. Danny Holifield, Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 January 12, 1999 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 1998 City Manager Tom Hart introduced the 1998 Employee of the Year, Computer Services Specialist Shelly Bird, her husband Ken, son Brian, and mother Kay Godbey. Mayor Saleh presented her with a plaque and a jacket. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS City Manager Tom Hart introduced Library Manager Betty Yarbrough receiving a 20-year pin. Police Chief Gary McKamie introduced Police Investigator Carl Swindell and Police Investigator Charles Skiles, both receiving 15-year service pins. Mayor Saleh presented each employee with the service pins. Consent Agenda Consent Items 3 through 8 and 10 were approved as follows: ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL TO ENTER JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT Approval to enter into a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst for the purchase of five police pursuit units from Payton-Wright Ford, Grapevine, Texas, for the total amount of $101,535.00. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-23 Approval of Bid No. 98-23 for the painting of various City Hall structures to Painting Etc., 726 `� Commerce, Southlake, Texas, 76092, for the total amount of$19,500.00. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-27 Approval of Bid No. 98-27 for the purchase of one heavy-duty, three-quarter ton truck with utility bed from Classic Chevrolet, 1101 SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, for the amount of $20,388.00. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-28 Approval of Bid No. 98-28 for the purchase of four heavy-duty, three-quarter ton pickups from Classic Chevrolet, 1101 SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, for the total amount of$75,048.00. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-30 Approval of Bid No. 98-30 for the purchase of two midsize administration sedans from Hillard Autopark, 500 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132 in the total amount of$29,226.00. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-31 Approval of Bid No. 98-31 for the purchase of one light-duty, three-quarter ton truck with utility bed from Classic Chevrolet, 1101 SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, for the total amount of $20,420.00. �•— ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1998. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 January 12, 1999 Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 3 through 8 and 10. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Regular Agenda ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 99-1011 Council Member Walker motioned to approve Resolution No. 99-1011 moving the election polling place currently conducted at the Midway Recreation Center to the meeting room in the Library effective immediately. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1347 Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter stated that the property owner is requesting to vacate a portion of a six-foot wide utility easement in Block B, International/Regional Industrial Complex Addition, in order to sell the subject property and adjacent property. A ten-foot wide utility easement along the south property line will be provided when the property is replatted into one lot. Council Member Walker motioned to approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1347 vacating a portion of a six-foot wide utility easement in Block B, International/Regional Industrial Complex Addition. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 January 12, 1999 ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 25TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. regarding the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. City Planner Carol Griffith gave an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects and how the projects are scored for funding. She stated that the proposed project is a continuation of sanitary sewer line replacements that have been awarded CDBG funds in the past four grant applications. Sanitary sewer lines are to be replaced on Vine Street, Sunset Drive, and Oakwood Drive. Mayor Saleh stated that the Tarrant County Mayor's Council changed the criteria to enable smaller cities to better compete. There are approximately 30 cities that are eligible to apply for CDBG grant monies. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 25TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 Council Member Walker motioned to approve project selection for the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 to replace deteriorated sanitary sewer lines on Vine Street, Sunset Drive and Oakwood Drive. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Torn Hart stated that training on the new audio-visual system in the council chambers is being conducted and the system will soon be in use. He noted that the new Library Manager JoAnn Rogers will begin January 21. Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig mentioned that Rachel McKee, new employee taking Cathy DiMaggio's place, will be introduced to the council at the next council meeting. He stated that Director of Administration Tom Cox has returned from his honeymoon but is absent because of illness. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 January 12, 1999 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that the 76th State Legislature convened today and that over 750 pieces of legislature have already been filed. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Tyson congratulated the employee of the year and the service pin recipients. He stated that Director of Community Services Rick Herold deserved a big thanks for the Christmas activities; i.e., parade and tree lighting. Council Member Hogg also congratulated the service pin recipients and Shelly Bird, employee of the year, and thanked her for all she has done on the new City Council computer project. He stated it was good to see former Assistant City Manager Kay Godbey. He wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Pro Tem Miller also extended congratulations to the employees. He stated there was a good article in the Dallas Morning News about Police Chief McKamie. He commended Carroll Scott for his dedication in attending the City Council meetings as an interested citizen. Council Member Walker congratulated Police Chief McKamie and Assistant Public Works Director Andrea Baxter on the removal of Western Hills Inn. He also mentioned that his youngest daughter is engaged to be married in July. Council Member Edwards congratulated Library Manager Betty Yarbrough on her retirement and stated that the Christmas tree lighting was a great family event. She wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Saleh stated that she attended the dedication of the new Daybreak Fellowship Church at North Main Street and Glade Road and that the pastor had a lot of good words to say about the city. ITEM NO. 19 RECONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION The meeting reconvened into closed session at 7:45 p.m. to continue the discussion of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072, of the Texas Government Code. ITEM NO. 15 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 January 12, 1999 APPROVED: lham- rr4 xst) Mary Lib Saleh Mayor ATTEST: Susan rim, CM AA City Secretary