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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2000 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, November 28, 2000, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg and Council Members Bobby Baker, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou Massey. Council Member Carl Tyson was absent. Closed session was held to discuss pending litigation as authorized by Section 551.071 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 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Administration Tom Cox, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Finance Loretta Getchell, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young, Police Captain Bob Freeman, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Police Captain Joey Ziemian, Police Sgt. David Cort- Brassey, Police Officer John Haecker, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, Planning Administrative Secretary Donna Brown, Building Inspector L. T. Turner, Building Official Kurt Kasson, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz. VISITORS Stephen Bell, Andrea and Julie Turner, Nita, Tracy, and Clay Westmoreland, Carroll Scott, Steve Stein, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Pastor Stephen Bell, Christ Center Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack No. 253 led the pledge of allegiance. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 November 28, 2000 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Administration Tom Cox stated that Personnel Manager Ruth Alley was unable to attend the meeting to receive her 25-year service pin, but wanted to say how much Ruth means to everyone. He stated that he hasn't known a finer person than Ruth. On behalf of the city, he wanted to say thanks. He noted that Ruth was in need of our prayers at this time, He also stated that he and Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie visited with her several weeks ago and presented her the 25-year service pin. Planning & Development Manager Eric Wilhite introduced Planning & Development Administrative Secretary Donna Brown and Building Inspector L.T. Turner, both receiving 10-year service pins. Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Police Captain, receiving a 25-year service pin. Mayor Saleh presented the service pins to each of the employees. Mayor Saleh also noted that Assistant Library Administrator Shelia Williams, who was due to receive a10-year pin, and Purchasing Manager Gary Gerland, who was due to receive a15-year pin, were unable to attend the meeting. Consent Agenda Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 2 through 4 as follows: r.. ITEM NO. 2 APPROVE ENTERING INTO JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST FOR PURCHASE OF A ONE-TON CAB AND CHASSIS FOR PUBLIC WORKS Approve entering into joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst for purchase of a one-ton cab and chassis for the Public Works Department from Leif Johnson Ford, Austin, Texas, in the amount of$23,789. Council Member Miller noted that Euless saved $6,000 by joining the City of Hurst on this bid. ITEM NO. 3 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 98-22 Approval to renew Bid No. 98-22 from BFI Services Group, 2617 Willow Brook Road, Dallas, Texas, 75220, in the amount of$22,080, for portable toilet rental and service. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 14, 2000. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Baker, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 November 28,2000 Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Regular Agenda ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF A COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES FEASIBILITY STUDY Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve an interlocal cooperation agreement with the cities of Keller, Bedford, Colleyville, and Hurst for funding of a combined communications resources feasibility study to determine the feasibility of combining the functions of Fire/EMS, communications by joining together to operate one facility, at a cost not to exceed $25,000. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Baker, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None `.. Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Manager Joe Hennig commented on the great job that Fire Chief Lee Koontz had done on this agreement. ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS ON MID-CITIES BOULEVARD Council Member Baker motioned to authorize the expenditure of city funds in the amount of $17,254, for utility relocation/protection of an 8" CITGO pipeline that crosses Mid-Cities Blvd. Mayor Pro Tem Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Baker, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 November 28,2000 ITEM NO. 8 REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig had nothing to report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney James Cribbs had nothing to report. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Member Baker, and Council Member Massey each congratulated the employees who received service pins. Council Member Miller stated he was glad to see City Attorney James Cribbs. He reminded everyone of the Christmas Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m. Council Member Porterfield stated his appreciation for the employees who received service pins and stated that the city is a better place because of their service. Mayor Saleh stated that Thursday night, November 30, will be graduation for the 12th class of the Citizens Police Academy. She stated that the Texas Municipal League Conference was very interesting. She noted that Lou Baum participated in a grant application and received a $2,200 grant from United Way for beautification and protection services in the Morrisdale Subdivision. She stated that the city has received a $1,300 grant from the Northeast Tarrant County Arts Council for the Euless musicals. She also said goodbye to Director of Administration Tom Cox who will be leaving for the City of Grand Prairie as Deputy City Manager. ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ary Lib 1.aleh, Mayor usan Crim, MC, City Secretary stow