HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-06 (Budget Worksession) BUDGET WORKSESSION
OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL
June 6, 2002
A budget worksession of the Euless City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday, June 6, 2002 in the conference room of the Administration Building, 201
North Ector Drive.
Those attending included:
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh
Mayor Pro Tern Carl Tyson
Council Member Leon Hogg
Council Member Bob Edwards
Council Member Charlie Miller
Council Member Glenn Porterfield
Council Member Veva Lou Massey
City Manager Joe Hennig
Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie
City Secretary Susan Crim
Police Chief Leonard Carmack
Director of Parks and Community Services Rick Herold
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway
Director of Public Works Randy Byers
City Engineer Ron Young
Fire Chief Lee Koontz
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell
Finance Administrator Vickie Rodriquez
Community Services Finance Manager Gary Yakesch
Police Captain Harland Westmoreland
Fleet and Facilities Superintendent Kyle McAdams
Information Services Manager Danny McLain
Computer Services Specialist Kim Ross
Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Morris
Mike Groomer
City Manager Joe Hennig introduced Mike Groomer who gave a report on his
observations of the Development and Economic Development issues in the City of
Euless. He stated that Euless has a very positive image, but the biggest negative
hindering the city's further development is the unwillingness of some landowners to sell
their property. All developers who were interviewed said Euless staff are very good to
work with and are very positive toward development. He said the barrier of the airport
on one side of the city sometimes limits retail development.
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Mr. Groomer said the city's greatest opportunities are along State Highway 121 and
State Highway 360. He suggested that any assistance for landowner Del Bennett
should be a loan rather than a gift, with conditions that specific development when
attained could forgive some or all of it. He stated that redevelopment along State
Highway 10 is also possible. The city's regulations for SH10 are good, but a method of
incentive is needed to help developers meet those regulations. He stated that would
require council commitment and some redirection of resources.
Mr. Groomer reported that the unoccupied Southerland's building on Industrial
Boulevard is in need of a great deal of improvement. The City's current tax abatement
policy does not allow for any help with it.
Each of the staff members present reviewed their proposed budgets including their
immediate needs and long-term requirements. City Manager Joe Hennig summarized
the schedule for completing the budget planning in preparation for the Council's review
in August.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Susan Crim, CMC
City Secretary